Current bond ‘insufficient’
The $15 million figure attached to Hazelwood mine's rehabilitation bond has not been reviewed since 2001, years before the approval of a major mine expansion.
Push for health audit
Community group Voices of the Valley has organised a public meeting in a bid to push for a Valley-wide health audit in the wake of the Hazelwood mine fire.
New power station push
Latrobe City's deputy mayor wants to see a new base-load power station built in the Valley as soon as possible, and he wants council to be the project's lead advocate.
Influential Bishop dies
The Right Reverend John McIntyre, Anglican Bishop of Gippsland passed away on Friday at Monash Medical Centre, surrounded by his wife Jan and children Jessica, Paul and Lisa.
International spotlight
Gippsland innovations, ideas, technologies and produce were on display when international representatives visited the area last week.
United for youth support
Youth support workers from across Victoria relished the opportunity to come together and inspire one another at Kernot Hall, Morwell on Thursday.
Challenges predicted
Amid major mine failures and industrial disputes, domestic energy market forces remain the biggest threat to Yallourn power station, according to outgoing EnergyAustralia chief executive Richard McIndoe.
Medical marvel honoured
A Traralgon doctor has been recognised for his 20 year-long contribution to medicine with an Order of Australia Medal.
CO safety threshold ‘altered’
A firefighter who patrolled Morwell's streets testing for carbon monoxide during the Hazelwood mine fire has revealed the 'safe' CO threshold was altered by authorities during the event.
Briquette crisis averted
Morwell briquette factory operator Mecrus has been criticised for using its workers as "pawns" in a contractual dispute which erupted at the plant last week.
Spotlight on cleaning packages
Latrobe City's acting chief executive has been questioned about the inadequacy of self-assisted cleaning packages in the wake of the Hazelwood mine fire.
Mine fire message lost in translation
Communication experts have labelled GDF SUEZ's failure to attend public meetings during the Hazelwood mine fire a symbolic message that they didn't care.
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MID GIPPSLAND
By LIAM DURKIN
YOU have to lose one to win one.
Sometimes, you even have to lose three.
Newborough Football-Netball Club put the demons of three...
