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Diversion fault report ‘damning’

A long awaited review into the catastrophic collapse of the Morwell River Diversion into the Yallourn coal mine last year has exposed an extensive list of likely faults in its 'world class' design process.

‘Gut-wrenching’ blow

As one of the operators locked out of Yallourn Power Station on Friday, Charlie* has reached a "gut-wrenching" career low.

Yallourn tensions boil

It is only a matter of time before picket lines form at the gates of Yallourn Power Station, industry observers and union insiders have warned, predicting the likely fallout of an extraordinary operator lockout at the plant on Friday.

Baw Baw councillor dies

The Baw Baw Shire community is mourning the loss of its longest-serving councillor, Bill Harrington.

‘Education not imprisonment’

A "MASSIVE injection" of funds to implement a targeted, national education campaign on the dangers of 'ice' is required urgently.

Duplication progresses

State Public Transport and Roads Minister Terry Mulder has pledged the remainder of the Princes Highway duplication between Traralgon and Sale will begin "sooner rather than later".

Baby food export boost

A Traralgon-based business has landed a major Malaysian supply deal, which will see its baby food products distributed to 350 retail outlets.

‘Scurrilous accusations’ slammed

AS Latrobe Regional Hospital faces fresh claims of understaffing its pharmacy, hospital management has slammed the "scurrilous accusations", insisting the staffing levels have increased.

Digital learning program secured

A new program to help residents embrace digital technology has been financially secured for 12 months.

Time’s running out

Latrobe Valley students could miss out on an "opportunity of a lifetime" if the State Government fails to sign up to the Gonski education reforms, according to local school leaders.

Peek into Michael’s magical world

With rigorous attention to detail, Michael Gallop draws on his affinity with animals to create chillingly lifelike works of art.

Yallourn’s water woes continue

The emergency pumping of floodwater from Yallourn's active coal mine, which began overflowing into the open cut on Saturday after heavy rain, has begun after receiving environment regulator approval.

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