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.
Demand prompts upgrade
AN INCREASE in electricity demand has prompted a state electricity service provider to commence upgrade works to a Traralgon facility.
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.
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.
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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Final VicGrid plan coming
By PHILIP HOPKINS
SUBMISSIONS on the state government's draft renewable energy zones (REZs) and transmission lines closed on Tuesday this week, but VicGrid's chief executive,...
