Mine stability ‘at risk’
At least three trouble spots in the state's brown coal network are 'at risk' of failure, according to a "damning" review by an expert geotechnical panel, warning instability in the open cut sector has reached serious levels.
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.
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.
Cuts to impact on Parks frontline
A Gippsland-based Parks Victoria ranger has warned State Government moves to cut 10 per cent of its workforce statewide will inevitably impact on frontline parks management practices.
Water customers to pay less
The average Gippsland Water customer will pay slightly less for annual water consumption in the coming financial year, according to new pricing figures approved by the Essential Services Commission.
Tree hacking anger
Latrobe City Council has condemned a spate of irreparable vandalism to trees across the Latrobe Valley.
‘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.
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