No triple zero call from Hazelwood
The manager in charge of the safety and security of the Hazelwood mine failed to phone triple zero when the mine caught fire, an inquiry has heard.
Talk about it, make a difference
Latrobe Regional Hospital has launched a fundraising appeal to transform the ageing, drab courtyards in its psychiatric unit into a vibrant garden that can assist in mental health recovery.
Political tension over mine rehabilitation
A political blame game has erupted over the state of Latrobe Valley's unrehabilitated open cut mines, such as the area where fire took root in Hazelwood in February.
Hazelwood defends fire response
HAPHAZARD decision-making and challenges to staff resources have been revealed in a sweep of GDF Suez testimonies detailing the initial response of the Hazelwood mine fire.
‘It’s a busy life, but it’s good’
CHERISHED priest Father Peter Ainsworth Bickley had plenty to celebrate during the 40th anniversary celebrations of his ordainment at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Morwell on Tuesday.
Not backing down
More than 50 business leaders showed they would not shy away from the issue of workplace bullying at a forum yesterday.
Don’t stop visiting your GP
A Moe general practitioner has urged residents to keep visiting their doctor in the wake of the Federal Government's announcement of a visitation payment fee.
Visa shake-up
Immigrants living in the Latrobe Valley are concerned changes announced under family visa applications could make it difficult for them to sponsor their parents to Australia to live.
Inventory auctioned
The remaining inventory of collapsed Traralgon company Nielson Builders went under the hammer on Tuesday in an attempt to recoup a fraction of the millions of dollars owed to creditors.
Card confusion doesn’t halt big spend
Confusion surrounding the use of the Revive Morwell gift cards has not stopped more than $300,000 being spent in the town's businesses so far.
Creditors ‘unlikely to see a cent’
The majority of creditors owed an estimated $4.8 million by the collapsed Nielson Builders are "unlikely to see a cent", according to the man appointed to liquidate to company.
Flag flying for hope
With a hint of ceremonial smoke in the air, community members gathered to raise Australian indigenous and Torres Strait Islander flags yesterday.
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