Developers support streamlined process
Developers have welcomed Latrobe City Council's decision to delegate planning permit consideration to reduce the time it takes to deal with applications.
Green light for hotel
A PRIME parcel of Traralgon land which has laid dormant for seven years is set to finally be developed.
Rancher’s CSG warning
A WYOMING rancher has warned the Gippsland community of the damaging environmental and health effects of coal and gas mining at a public meeting in Rosedale.
Hazelwood mine fire controlled
RAIN would be the final straw in extinguishing the Hazelwood mine fire, which was today declared "controlled" by Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley.
Labor’s young hope for Morwell
The Victorian Labor Party has thrown a fresh face into the Morwell electorate in hopes of curtailing the formidable 13 per cent margin held by the National Party this November election.
Resident’s call for transparency
Since the Hazelwood mine fire began on 9 February, Wallace Street resident Tineke Stratford has slept only one night in her own home.
Devil in detail for Morwell insurance payouts
The likelihood of insurance payouts for Morwell households blanketed in coal ash from the Hazelwood mine fire will come down to the fine print of individual policies, a financial adviser has warned.
Morwell on road to recovery
As the Morwell mine fire continues to subside, authorities are preparing for an emergency recovery process like no other.
Firefighter infection palmed off
Fire authorities have backflipped on their rejection of claims a firefighter contracted septicemia in his hand after working in a contaminated Hazelwood mine dam.
Youth program hangs in the balance
A NATIONAL outreach program, which last year helped more than 400 disengaged local teenagers, could be scrapped in December.
Donor recipients to head out on tour
MOE resident Darren Moyle's story began about six years ago when he suffered a stroke due to a virus.
Cancer survivor to shave locks
After already losing his hair twice to cancer treatments, a Boolarra man is choosing to lose it all again - but this time on his own terms.
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