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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.

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.

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.

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From the archives with Katrina Brandon

50 years ago The Express, August 27, 1976 Better mail service soon   THE Morwell mail centre will be a further step in the decentralisation program of the...