River’s health monitored
SCIENTISTS are investigating whether traces of iron found in the Latrobe River, as a result of flooding in the Yallourn open cut, are harming the river's aquatic life.
Progress dependent on weather
YALLOURN power station's plans to restore full generation capacity before summer, the state's peak energy demand period, continue to hang at the mercy of the rain.
Nightclub assault
A TRAFALGAR man has been charged after an assault in a Traralgon nightclub left a man with serious injuries on Sunday morning
Bright future in print
PROSPECTS look promising for not just the 10 participants of Print the Future, but the Global Studio in Morwell, which is providing the pilot program as part of an initiative to equip Latrobe Valley residents with useful skills.
Power proposal targets demand
IN response to a recent energy demand and capacity forecast report, TRUenergy has altered its plans for the proposed 1000 megawatt gas-fired power station at Yallourn.
Moe shootings an ‘isolated incident’
LATROBE Criminal Investigation Unit detectives say two separate shooting incidents at a house in Hennessy Street, Moe were an "isolated incident" and "not a trend occurring in Moe".
Campaign for Parkinson’s support
WHEN Gwenda Husson's husband Alex was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 17 years ago, she did not expect it would be a constant battle for them to receive support and care throughout his treatment.
Fatal motorcycle crash in Yallourn
A YALLOURN North man was involved in a fatal crash along Haunted Hills Road after losing control of the Ducati motorcycle he was riding on Sunday afternoon.
Negotiations slow progress
CHURCHILL town leaders have called for patience amid mounting frustrations over lengthy delays to works in the town.
Developer welcomes new planning team
LOCAL businessman Steve Szabo is one developer desperate for progress on his proposed Morwell-based residential development plan.
Expert squad appointed
LOCAL developers hope a new "expert" planning squad appointed to work with Latrobe City Council will expedite the approval of key development proposals in the region.
Gippsland train services proposal criticised
A proposal to terminate Gippsland V/Line services at Pakenham has been labelled an act of desperation and interpreted as an ominous sign for the problematic route's future by a commuter representative group.
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Restoring confidence in VCAA
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THE state government is overhauling the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority to provide full confidence to Victorian students, families and schools.
Deputy Premier and Minister...
