Campaign’s costly commitments
Latrobe City Council election candidates have revealed their funding sources, amid rumours political parties have been bankrolling individual contendors' campaigns.
‘Old rivalries’ may return
LATROBE City Council candidates fear the new ward restructure, which will be introduced next week, could create a powerful 'kingmaker'.
Gld has a lot to offer: VECCI
GIPPSLAND is Victoria's "biggest secret" and its strengths were promoted directly to State Premier Ted Baillieu on Friday.
Grisly discovery
A PINE plantation in the Hazelwood North area, which has become a dumping mecca for animal carcasses, has angered nearby residents.
‘Happening’ program
A LATROBE Valley-based program run by Berry Street, engaging with the region's most disadvantaged young families, has been shortlisted for a statewide award which will be announced tomorrow.
Racing back on track
MOE racecourse is set to return to its former glory thanks to a $4.5 million track redevelopment announced yesterday by the Victorian Government.
Push for unified council
ONE Latrobe City Council candidate has called for an end to the deep-rooted parochial division which he believes currently plagues council.
Jobs may go as Yallourn scales back
The Federal Government must assist any Latrobe Valley workers left jobless by Yallourn Power Station's move to reduce power generation, according to a prominent power industry union.
Helen’s tackling the ‘tough job’
IF it were not for the support of her workplace managers and colleagues Traralgon's Helen Johnson believes she would not be able to work and manage the needs of her son.
Businesses’ blanket contribution
A COWWARR resident has found a way to give back to society by offering free dry-cleaning and sanitisation of donated blankets to Latrobe Valley families assisted by the Salvation Army.
Coal vision unviable: EV
A VISION for the eventual large-scale export of Latrobe Valley's brown coal is economically unviable and unlikely to ever be realised, according to an economic report commissioned by Environment Victoria.
Bishop’s strong progressive values
IT was a bad week for the Anglican Church early last month, when it made national headlines for all the wrong reasons.
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Morwell magnesium on hold, jobs denied
By PHILIP HOPKINS
LATROBE MAGNESIUM has put on hold its plan to develop a magnesium smelter in Morwell but instead will build a huge smelter...
