Valley’s privatisation a ‘failed’ experiment
THE lasting socio-economic impact of Latrobe Valley's power industry privatisation has been used as a warning call for the current governments in New South Wales and Queensland pursuing similar measures.
Time to clean-up ‘toxic mess’
MORWELL residents cleaning coal ash from their homes left by the Hazelwood mine fire will receive some State Government assistance.
From grime to sublime
The truck wash yard at Prezioso Transport in Morwell has seen a lot of red lately, after winning the contract to clean the army of fire trucks leaving the Hazelwood mine firefight.
Morwell feels LPG pain
Morwell LPG drivers have been stranded with some of Victoria's highest regional centre bowser prices.
Ambo dispute escalates
FATIGUED paramedics will escalate industrial action to "send a strong message" to Ambulance Victoria in hopes of ending a 19-month enterprise agreement dispute.
Time to extinguish ‘Old Faithful’
It is still unknown when the Hazelwood mine fire will be reclassified from controlled to safe, as firefighters focus their efforts on extinguishing a 37 year-old fire in the Hazelwood mine's northern batter.
Citizens launch mine fire inquiry
Community members disillusioned with the state and federal government handling of the Hazelwood mine fire fallout have launched their own inquiry into the disaster.
‘Selective’ clean-up process angers residents
Hazelwood mine fire victims who attempted to access the State Government's $2 million clean-up package expressed disappointment after being told they must first contact their insurance service provider, prompting some to believe the assistance was selective.
Fast-tracking for the future
Latrobe City Council representatives will present projects for fast-tracked funding at a meeting with State Government members today.
Clean-up package for Morwell
THE clean-up process has begun with the State Government announcing a $2 million package for residents to clean ash left by the Hazelwood mine fire.
At-risk Morwell residents free to return
The State Government has lifted its relocation advice for at-risk Morwell residents and workers, after "significant" improvements in coal ash fallout from the Hazelwood open cut fire.
No place like home for West
Outgoing Latrobe police inspector Mick West reflects on 17 years stationed in the Valley.
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Andy’s lifetime dedication to football
FOOTBALL
By LIAM DURKIN
ANDY Theissling is Mr Football.
The Traralgon resident lives and breathes it.
Those who frequent local footy matches during winter have surely come across...
