Mine nears capacity
Rising water levels in Yallourn's West Field open cut mine are nearing capacity, as owner/operator TRUenergy struggles to implement its water pumping response.
Uncertainty hurts
A COMBINED $4.6 billion carbon tax bill expected to hit coal-fired power generators in the coming financial year will intensify pressure on the struggling sector, according to a leading energy association.
Collisions on Thursday
THREE separate accidents which resulted in victims being conveyed to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries occurred on Thursday in Traralgon, Churchill and Morwell.
Strikes planned
NEXT month will see a roll-out of eight hour strikes by mental health workers across the state, including those at Latrobe Regional Hospital.
Initiative ‘opened our eyes’
COMMUNITY members recognised the region's attempt to "restore hope" for refugees while acknowledging their ongoing journey as part of Refugee Week last week.
Aftershocks lure scientists
MORE than 120 aftershocks have been detected following last week's magnitude 5.3 earthquake, according to seismology investigations.
Big Red Bus dream gains momentum
AN ambitious project allowing kidney dialysis patients the opportunity to go on holiday is likely to see a world-first mobile satellite unit established in the Latrobe Valley.
Flooding frustrates residents
IT has been a particularly wet month for residents of Cobon Court, Morwell.
More strike action
GIPPSLAND teachers will undertake further strike action this week in the hope of getting the State Government to negotiate a pay increase.
‘Not walking away’
DESPITE the uncertain economic conditions in the Latrobe Valley, as well as the recent loss of a Federal Government contract, Apprenticeships Group Australia is "not walking away" from the region.
AGA taking stock
THE loss of Apprenticeships Group Australia's Federal Government Australian Apprenticeships Centre contract has "pushed fast-forward" on the homegrown training company's plans to streamline its business operations.
Devries found guilty
NEWBOROUGH man was found guilty of one count of murder and one count of manslaughter over the double stabbing murder of two Moe men last year.
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The day Morwell East marched the flag home
FOOTBALL
MID GIPPSLAND
By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
PAST players from Morwell East Football-Netball Club’s last senior flag gathered at the weekend during the Hawks home bout against Foster.
The...
