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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.

The end of an era

When Max Duncan joined up with the Morwell power station in 1977, he had no idea it was the beginning for a career which would span more than three decades.

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.

A colourful life

ENTERING an international art competition and securing a spot at the finals has given Gippsland's Roslyn Jennings a surge of confidence.

Roadside ‘hazards’ cut

A GROUNDSWELL of community opposition has forced VicRoads to defend its multi-million dollar Princes Highway road safety project.

Family distraught by missing dogs

The nights have been a little quieter around an Avondale Road, Morwell household recently.

Rubbish dumping nightmare

PAULINE and Tom Corrigan are fed up with the public's rubbish.

HRL spends millions

HRL has spent $20 million in State Government funds preparing for a dual-gas plant in the Latrobe Valley which now looks unlikely to be built.

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