Gas plant blaze concern
A Gas fire at the ageing Australian Char plant in Morwell on Easter Saturday has sparked safety concerns from within the beleaguered workplace.
New hope for brown coal?
The hunt for the holy grail of brown coal power generation is set to head to Japan, where a "world-first" trial will run 20 tonnes of Latrobe Valley coal slurry through a large diesel engine.
Shot fired in Morwell
Police news: Police are investigating after a single shot was fired at a parked vehicle in Morwell on Saturday night.
‘No incentive’ in direct action policy
Brown coal power stations in the Latrobe Valley are unlikely to participate in the Federal Government's direct action climate change policy, according to an environmental lobby group.
Valley embraces Anzac spirit
Thousands of Latrobe Valley residents converged on their town cenotaphs and RSLs on Friday, to pay solemn respect to those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Coal conference protest
Latrobe Valley residents affected by the Hazelwood coal mine fire along with environmentalists, this morning protested outside the International Low Rank Coal Conference in Melbourne.
Honoured soldiers
A PLAQUE honouring the lives of four local Boer War soldiers has been installed at Alexandra Park near the Morwell Skate Park.
The battle continues for Glenn
On the eve of Anzac Day, Morwell-based Afghanistan veteran Glenn Fenton has opened up about his struggle with post traumatic stress disorder.
Anzac racing returns to Moe
MOE Racing Club's biggest meeting tomorrow since its track redevelopment will be a major step to restoring the venue's reputation and creating a new identity as an industry leader.
Veteran widows to carry the torch
After decades of unwavering support for their late veteran husbands, Morwell's Beverly Hurst and Ruth Tickner will attend tomorrow's Anzac Day ceremony for the first time in place of their beloved men.
Sense of belonging
A PASSION for reconnecting indigenous children with their roots through language was the driving force behind the nomination of an indigenous Rosedale woman for educator of the year.
Vietnam vets fight for young guns
THE treatment many Vietnam veterans received upon their return to Australia is something Les Maher hopes will never be repeated.
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By ERIKA ALLEN
TIMELINES in athletics can feel as fleeting as a 100-metre sprint, where early success often sets the pace. But for Elly Fleming,...
