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Briquette factory back online

ONE of the longest supply shortages in the history of Morwell's EnergyBrix briquette factory's production life has come to an end.

Industrial action cuts power

ONGOING industrial action at Loy Yang B coal-fired power station has seen generation cut by 20 per cent across its two units everyday.

Caught off-guard

WHEN security guards at Yallourn power station approached an unfamiliar visitor taking site photos early this month, they were performing a routine part of their job.

Safety concerns

YALLOURN power station's outoing security personnel have flagged concerns for the site's ability to respond to major emergency incidents.

Financial assistance for briquette customers

Businesses left in limbo by an eventual closure of Morwell's EnergyBrix brown coal briquette factory have been given access to $5.5 million in Federal Government assistance.

Great show of support

Latrobe City Council has witnessed an overwhelming show of support for plans to revitalise Moe's town centre

Exciting opportunity: PVC

MONASH University Gippsland's Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Robin Pollard has welcomed the possibility of the campus joining forces with the University of Ballarat as an "incredibly exciting" opportunity.

University alliance

MONASH University's administrative head has dismissed claims the university would sell its Gippsland campus to the University of Ballarat.

Feds weigh in on Moe revamp debate

A senior Federal Government minister has warned the Moe revitalisation project will not be considered for funding if it continues to be "blocked by certain councillors".

Hospital cut backflip

LATROBE Regional Hospital's board of directors have breathed a sigh of relief after a Federal Government decision to reverse budget cuts to Victorian hospitals.

Welfare study gathers snapshot

CHILD welfare organisation Berry Street is building a case for the Latrobe Valley to gain more government funding to better equip the community to address child and family wellbeing.

Fee hike blocks access

A major fee hike proposed for Victoria's main dispute resolution forum could bar Latrobe Valley residents from contesting planning decisions by mining companies and local governments.

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