Morwell magnesium move
LONG-held plans for a magnesium plant in the Latrobe Valley have progressed with an announcement yesterday the project's proponents have secured a brownfield site in Morwell for a proposed start-up.
Carers need to re-charge
Traralgon carers joined together last week to support one another and highlight their need for more help.
Preparation for a smart response
As a 1000 hectare grass fire threatened Castlemaine on Tuesday, response authorities were hotly discussing the need for a whole-of-town evacuation.
Bed shortage continues
A KEY public advocacy report has found Latrobe Regional Hospital faces a continuing shortage of mental health beds in its acute unit.
Township split met with confusion
A MOVE to split Moe and Newborough by state electoral boundaries has been met with disbelief.
Beacon bucking the trend
A NATIONAL report has found non-profit organisation Beacon, working across Gippsland schools, is "bucking the youth unemployment trend".
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.
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CJ flips Victorian clubs
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AFL EXPORTS
BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
OUT of favour Hawthorn utility, Morwell's Changkuoth Jiath has moved to Melbourne on the final day of the AFL Trade Period.
Jiath...
