Magnesium plant plans evolve
LONG-held plans by a Sydney-based company to build a magnesium plant in the Latrobe Valley continue to evolve, though production would not commence until mid-2015, according to project proponents.
Blow to Morwell CBD
MORWELLÂ businesses are bracing for a potentially "crippling" downturn in consumer activity, after the long-rumoured closure of Spotlight's Commercial Road store was confirmed last week.
Grow Master blaze stuns staff
STAFF at a Traralgon business were stunned when at 9am this morning a loud explosion was heard and smoke quickly filled their store.
Rally against CFA cuts continue
Morwell firefighters are enduring an unsafe working environment in a station plagued with drainage problems, despite flagging the issue with management 12 months ago.
Council to retain MELC
THE former Moe Early Learning Centre will be retained as a community asset after a majority of councillors at Monday's Latrobe City Council meeting voted in favour of rescinding a motion to sell it to Latrobe Community Health Services.
Family violence referrals swamp health service
ALMOST 1500 incidents of family violence have been referred to Latrobe Community Health Service in the past year, with police referral numbers rising significantly on the previous year.
Promise to rally for change
The State Government has been warned to brace itself for an intensified campaign against budget cuts to the public and education sector, after local unions committed to voice their ongoing opposition to the cuts in the new year.
‘Ramping’ rates increase for ambos
THE number of hours ambulances spent queued at Latrobe Regional Hospital more than tripled in 2011/12 compared with the previous year, according to figures released by the State Opposition.
Lakes residents give back
LIVING up to the honour of being Australia's most charitable community, according to NAB's Charitable Giving Index, a group from Lakes Entrance recently handed over a cheque for more than $10,000 to the Gippsland Rotary Centenary House.
Four steps for life
NEWS cardiac arrest survival rates for rural Victorians had risen dramatically was welcomed by State Health Minister David Davis as he launched the new 'Four Steps for Life Plus' program in Traralgon on Friday.
Funding to strengthen Latrobe
LATROBE Regional Hospital has secured $700,000 through a State Government grant for a new purpose-built home for its ambulatory sub-acute services.
Blowout ‘inevitable’
A BLOWOUT in Latrobe Regional Hospital's elective surgery waiting lists over coming months is inevitable in the face of a $2.2 million revenue cut from the Federal Government.
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Delburn turbines could be as tall as Loy Yang cooling towers
By AIDAN KNIGHT
THE State Electricity Commission hosted a series of drop-in sessions recently, catering to both community and industry, in an effort to educate...
