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Immediate plantation burnoffs unlikely

Hancock Victorian Plantations has confirmed it is unlikely to undertake any planned burnings before Easter.

Northe snags energy and resources portfolio

Member for Morwell Russell Northe has been appointed Minister for Energy and Resources and Small Business in a cabinet reshuffle ahead of the November state election.

Voice your concerns

The Latrobe Valley community has been invited to take part in the Morwell-based independent inquiry into all aspects of the Hazelwood mine fire, which is expected to begin this month.

Minister Northe?

Member for Morwell Russell Northe has become a hot tip to snag the Energy and Resources portfolio in an upcoming cabinet reshuffle before the November state election.

Invoice refused at protest

VOCAL Latrobe Valley residents and supporters lodged a multi-million dollar invoice covering the damaging costs of the Hazelwood mine fire with the power station's owner's Melbourne offices during a protest on Tuesday.

Developers support streamlined process

Developers have welcomed Latrobe City Council's decision to delegate planning permit consideration to reduce the time it takes to deal with applications.

Green light for hotel

A PRIME parcel of Traralgon land which has laid dormant for seven years is set to finally be developed.

Rancher’s CSG warning

A WYOMING rancher has warned the Gippsland community of the damaging environmental and health effects of coal and gas mining at a public meeting in Rosedale.

Unified through sport

GIPPSLAND'S indigenous community will unite for a sporting and cultural bonanza in Thorpdale on Sunday when Budjeri Napan hosts its third annual Koorie Football and Netball Carnival.

Northe in the line of fire

THE state opposition has unleashed a firestorm of criticism against the Coalition Government's response to the Hazelwood mine fire, widening its attack to target Member for Morwell Russell Northe in State Parliament yesterday.

Hall to resign today

Gippsland-based MP Peter Hall will deliver his resignation speech in State Parliament today, after announcing last month he would not stand in the November election.

We’ve come a long way, but…

Celine Foenander's letter to British women's activist Emmeline Pankhurst, beginning with the statement 'we've come a long way, but...'

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