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Demand prompts upgrade

AN INCREASE in electricity demand has prompted a state electricity service provider to commence upgrade works to a Traralgon facility.

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".

Five-star quality

WITH a stellar five-star rating in a prime Australian wine guide, a Gippsland winery is aiming to maintain its high ratings.

Visible reminders of ‘luck’

FAINT scars on her chest and face are perpetual reminders to 19 year-old Anneliese Quinn of just how lucky she is - despite being unlucky enough to have been involved in two serious accidents in the past five years.

Recognition humbles doctor

AFTER steadying the path for a "faltering" group with his sound leadership skills, Latrobe Valley's Dr Stephen Omifolaji is being recognised as one of Australia's most influential African Australians.

Cash ‘unlocks the key’

AN ambitious $90 million program to see up to four new clean-coal demonstration plants built in the Latrobe Valley was launched by the state and federal governments on Friday.

Minister vague on closures

A STALEMATE over costs might prevent any power station closures in the Latrobe Valley under the Federal Government's 'contract for closure' program.

Energy Brix powers on

Morwell's Energy Brix power station has moved to assure the public it is still supplying the power market, despite significantly winding back operations in the new financial year.

Bushfire commission report progress

AN independent audit outlining progress of the implementation of recommendations in the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission was tabled in State Parliament recently.

Call out for ideas

LOCAL businesses have been called on to provide ideas about the potential growth of this region.

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