Hunt’s ambitious Valley prediction
THE Federal Government's new environment minister, Greg Hunt, has stood by claims Latrobe Valley power generation emissions could be halved within 10 years.
Counting the cost of clean air
Latrobe Valley power stations moving to reduce their carbon footprints could fail to attract funds through the Federal Government's core carbon reduction incentive.
Ambos under the pump
DATA showing Latrobe Valley paramedics responded to almost 200 alcohol-related callouts in a recent year has led the State Opposition to warn of increased strain on regional ambulance services.
Hazelwood asbestos scare forces change
Workers on a maintenance shut at Hazelwood Power Station have been able to return to work following an asbestos scare.
An angel remembered
A FAMILY struck by tragedy is hoping to help other Gippsland parents deal with the devastation of losing a child.
Electrifying experience
MIRBOO North residents found their household appliances blowing up en masse last week when a high voltage power surge ripped through part of the town's electricity network.
FedUni appoints new leader
GIPPSLAND’S new Federation University campus will be fronted by long-time local Monash academic Dr Harry Ballis from next year.
Push for recycled water
Gippsland water users could find themselves one day drinking water produced from household sewage, if a renewed push by scientists to embrace recycled water is successful.
Asbestos exposure scare
Twelve maintenance workers on a shut-down at Hazelwood Power Station may have been exposed to asbestos, a union has revealed.
Urban roo’s tragic end
A RARE sighting of a kangaroo hopping through the streets of Morwell has ended in the native animal's death.
Fugitive arrested
The fugitive thought to possibly be hiding out in the Latrobe Valley has been arrested at an address in Broadmeadows.
Cutbacks impact on health
Mental health advocates have warned a "major detrimental impact" is being felt by Latrobe Valley people suffering depression and anxiety disorders following Medicare cutbacks to counselling support.