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HVP gets high tech on illegal dumpers

HVP has installed a network of motion activated cameras throughout their Latrobe Valley plantations to nab illegal dumpers.

Late-night deadlock

Local police have not wavered in their push to see the Latrobe Valley's largest late-night venue shut at 3am,

CFMEU rift forced early departure

A total relationship breakdown within local Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union ranks has been blamed for the shock departure of former secretary Greg Hardy in the midst of the intense 2013 Yallourn Power Station operator lockout.

Health study on cards

Victoria's chief health officer Dr Rosemary Lester will soon announce the details of a study into the long-term health effects of the Hazelwood mine fire on the community.

Community hearings flagged for mine fire inquiry

Every Latrobe Valley resident will get a chance to speak at the State Government's judicial inquiry into the Hazelwood mine fire as part of an initial community hearing period, due to start next month.

Veteran outcry over closure

VETERANS and their supporters have rallied to fight the closure of Morwell's Department of Veterans' Affairs shop front.

‘First step’ in care crisis

A $128 million State Government package for Victoria's embattled out-of-home care system has been welcomed as a good "first step" in improving the crisis in confidence gripping the residential care sector.

Firies rally for more

A contingent of more than 1000 firefighters and community members marched on Parliament House to demand improvements to broader conditions and resources.

Inquiry ‘broad enough’

The State Government insists the terms of reference for the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry are broad enough to address concerns about firefighter health and safety.

Animals of many talents

ALPACA breeding is gaining momentum in Gippsland with the animal's multi-use purposes - fleece, herd guarding and even meat - making for an economical farming practice.

Region can recover

Strength out of adversity is what the region's community recovery workers aim to achieve as they begin the task of returning the communities of Hernes Oak, Driffield and Morwell back to normal.

Ombudsman slams council response

The Victorian Ombudsman has made a scathing appraisal of Latrobe City Council's ongoing response and assistance to an elderly couple locked out of their Jumbuk home for 19 months after a landslide swept through their property.

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