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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.

Take the pledge

A moment of inattention at the wheel can cause a lifetime of consequence - something Morwell's Troy Makepeace knows all too well.

Ex-engineer provides input

A FORMER manager of Hazelwood and Loy Yang power stations has questioned the use of water dumping helicopters in response to the Hazelwood mine fire.

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.

Much to do on mine stability

Latrobe Valley's open cut mines continue to operate amid "significant" knowledge gaps surrounding mine stability management, an expert review panel has found.

Traralgon Police Station to undergo revamp

Traralgon Police Station is set to undergo a major renovation and expansion in order to cope with increased police numbers and potential future growth.

Forced adoptees are not alone

Latrobe Valley residents meeting to talk about the often painful impacts of forced adoption have been given an opportunity to see things from another perspective.

Thieves seize cards

A Goodwill gesture has been soured by opportunistic criminal activity, with reports several $100 vouchers have been stolen from Morwell mailboxes.

Tanjil South pedestrian dies

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a pedestrian in Tanjil South yesterday on Becks Bridge Road about 6.30am.

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