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Inquiry: Hazelwood manager expresses regret

The most senior manager of the Hazelwood mine and power station has expressed "absolute regret" GDF SUEZ had not acknowledged the impact of the smoke crisis on the Morwell community earlier.

Inquiry: Power lines could be moved

High voltage power lines between the Hazelwood open cut and the Morwell community could be forced to move to allow safe rehabilitation of the mine's northern batters.

Blame game useless

Leaders say Latrobe's health won't improve until our environment does and this means changing our planning guidelines.

New market opportunity

The third recipient in the Australian Lignite Development Program may change the international and domestic briquette market, amid challenges surrounding local briquette manufacturer, HRL's Energy Brix.

Car set alight

A car was broken into and set on fire in Cameron Street early Sunday morning.

Firies worried

Health concerns raised during visit from State Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews on Friday.

Women’s network gets cash boost

Women offering business leadership, professional development and networking events for fellow business women have received a financial boost.

Inquiry: ‘Look at the finer details’

With health concerns as their priority Voices of the Valley, alongside medical professionals, rallied outside the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry public hearing on Friday afternoon.

Valley’s phantom presence

Latrobe Valley teenagers are set to star in Warragul Theatre Company's production of 'The Phantom of the Opera', opening this month.

Privatisation claims

The State Government has ruled out the sale of regional public transport provider V/Line, rejecting Opposition claims the government was taking the "first step" to its privatisation.

Maccas permit approved

A Latrobe City councillor has argued a planning permit for a second McDonald's restaurant in Traralgon was "no different to any other cafe or restaurant opening up".

‘Man of the people’

More than a great preacher of the Anglican Church, the Right Reverend John McIntyre will be remembered as a man of the people.

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Making public transport safe

  VICTORIA Police conducted a highly visible operation across Latrobe Valley's public transport network on Tuesday, April 28. Officers from Moe, Morwell and Traralgon uniform teamed...