Horseshoe Bend fears remain
A compromise on plans to restore flows to a section of the Thomson River has done little to allay the fears of some residents.
Inquiry: Fire safety questioned
The man tasked with the operation of fire service equipment in the Hazelwood mine has testified the removal of water pipe work near and among in fire affected sections of the mine were allowed by a fire policy in place at the time.
Inquiry: Pregnant woman’s ‘confusing’ search
Morwell resident Lisa Wilson was brought to tears on Thursday detailing her frustration when trying to find vital health information for her unborn child during the fire.
Inquiry: firefight cost $32.5m
The colossal costs incurred by emergency services during the Hazelwood mine fire fight were revealed for the first time on Friday, with a running price tag of $32.5 million declared.
Inquiry: Station could continue until 2042
The Hazelwood Power Station could continue producing power at a reduced capacity until 2042, if a current application to extend its works approval is granted by the State Government.
Valley’s phantom presence
Latrobe Valley teenagers are set to star in Warragul Theatre Company's production of 'The Phantom of the Opera', opening this month.
Privatisation claims
The State Government has ruled out the sale of regional public transport provider V/Line, rejecting Opposition claims the government was taking the "first step" to its privatisation.
Maccas permit approved
A Latrobe City councillor has argued a planning permit for a second McDonald's restaurant in Traralgon was "no different to any other cafe or restaurant opening up".
‘Man of the people’
More than a great preacher of the Anglican Church, the Right Reverend John McIntyre will be remembered as a man of the people.
Minimum wage increase ‘fair enough’
A minimum wage increase of $18.70 per week will see Gippsland's lowest income earners receive a pay rise similar to their cost increases from 1 July.
Council ‘ready to act now’ on new power station
Latrobe City Council has resolved to take the lead in advocating for construction of a new base-load power station in the Valley.
Regulatory minefield
An inspection of the Hazelwood mine by the Victorian WorkCover Authority found operator GDF SUEZ had failed to maintain a continuous 50-metre fire break around the perimeter of the mine.
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GIPPSLAND LEAGUE
By LIAM DURKIN
FINALS-type weather greeted Gippsland League venues at the weekend.
With September only a few weeks away, players were given a good test...
