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Morwell’s retail boom

"VERY happy" Morwell retailers welcomed an increase in sales due to the Revive Morwell initiative, which saw more than $500,000 injected into the town last week.

Cost of child care could climb

Parents across Latrobe Valley have voiced their objection to proposed increases to child care costs outlined in Latrobe City Council's proposed fees and charges for 2014/15.

Michelle’s mission of mercy

Traralgon nurse Michelle McEwan is not new to traveling with a purpose.

Pollution laws up in smoke

AN Australian report has used the Hazelwood mine fire as a case study in a push for more effective national air pollution laws.

Council concerns

THE deputy mayor has forwarded a statement of allegations about Latrobe City Council to the Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission.

Crunching waistlines for charity

Kilograms lost will equal dollars in the hands of a children's charity when Latrobe Valley residents train with Richard North this month.

Federation firm on research

FEDERATION University has confirmed its resolve to research despite calls by the Federal Government that some universities should only focus on teaching.

Document warned fire fighters of deadly gas

A DOCUMENT which warned of "potentially deadly" pockets of carbon monoxide in the Hazelwood mine, was only in its draft stage at the time of the February blaze, despite having been written four years earlier.

Insurance success for some Morwell residents

Morwell residents struggling to have their cleaning-related insurance claims paid in the wake of the fires can breathe a sigh a relief after agreements were reached.

A confusing and chaotic night

Confusion, chaos and condemning remarks from mine employees were the first signs of a treacherous night ahead of firefighters responding to the Hazelwood mine fire.

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.

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