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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. 

Government to investigate paper ‘dumping’

Federal Government to look into alleged 'dumping' of Chinese paper product into the local market.

It’s just not cricket

Stolen gear returned after on-the-ball Cash Converters staffer catches thief out in on-sale attempt.

Getting young mums back on track

Young mums disengaged from education offered a unique chance to return to school.

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.

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