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Hazelwood defends fire response

HAPHAZARD decision-making and challenges to staff resources have been revealed in a sweep of GDF Suez testimonies detailing the initial response of the Hazelwood mine fire.

‘It’s a busy life, but it’s good’

CHERISHED priest Father Peter Ainsworth Bickley had plenty to celebrate during the 40th anniversary celebrations of his ordainment at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Morwell on Tuesday.

Not backing down

More than 50 business leaders showed they would not shy away from the issue of workplace bullying at a forum yesterday.

Don’t stop visiting your GP

A Moe general practitioner has urged residents to keep visiting their doctor in the wake of the Federal Government's announcement of a visitation payment fee.

Visa shake-up

Immigrants living in the Latrobe Valley are concerned changes announced under family visa applications could make it difficult for them to sponsor their parents to Australia to live.

Inventory auctioned

The remaining inventory of collapsed Traralgon company Nielson Builders went under the hammer on Tuesday in an attempt to recoup a fraction of the millions of dollars owed to creditors.

Card confusion doesn’t halt big spend

Confusion surrounding the use of the Revive Morwell gift cards has not stopped more than $300,000 being spent in the town's businesses so far.

Creditors ‘unlikely to see a cent’

The majority of creditors owed an estimated $4.8 million by the collapsed Nielson Builders are "unlikely to see a cent", according to the man appointed to liquidate to company.

Flag flying for hope

With a hint of ceremonial smoke in the air, community members gathered to raise Australian indigenous and Torres Strait Islander flags yesterday.

Murder trial jury discharged

THE jury in the murder trial of Traralgon man Willam Scriven was yesterday morning discharged.

Communication methods questioned

Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley has questioned the methods of communication used to warn the community during the Hazelwood mine fire, at a public hearing held in Morwell on Monday.

Smart meter concerns

Dozens gathered outside of Energy and Resources Minister Russell Northe's Morwell office on Friday protesting to stop the roll-out of smart meters before a health audit is completed.

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