More fears for workers
FEARS Latrobe Valley workers will be "left in the lurch" have intensified following news this week Energy Brix briquette operations are being "reviewed", leaving 200 local jobs hanging in the balance.
Briquette supply uncertain
TWO of the Latrobe Valley's power generators have been told their briquette supply from Industrial Energy's Energy Brix is "uncertain" past November this year.
Hard work pays off
Years of hard work have resulted in a significant upgrade to the Traralgon East Community Centre.
Council reject road upgrade
The Alberfeldy community is fuming following Baw Baw Shire Council’s refusal to improve road conditions from Thomson Dam to Aberfeldy.
Additional funds boost for track
THE significance and future of the Grand Strzelecki Track to the region has been cemented after a local bank contributed an additional $6000 towards the maintenance and success of the track.
Stood down
NEARLY 30 young unplaced Gippsland apprentices have been suspended by a local training organisation due to "financial reasons".
Crisis averted
INDUSTRIAL action at Loy Yang Power Station has been averted, with unions landing an 'in principle' agreement with the company on Saturday.
Drivers fined
ILLEGAL weapons, unregistered vehicles, false number plates and unlicensed drivers were busted during last week's crackdown on illegal road-users.
Sokaluk sentence shock
THE pain and anguish of the past three years has come flooding back to Black Saturday survivor Shirley Gibson after a "shock" sentence was handed down to convicted arsonist Brendan Sokaluk on Friday.
Honouring fallen workmates
WORKER safety continues to be compromised across the power sector, as it faces ongoing restructures, maintenance cutbacks and future uncertainty, according to industry unions.
Life changing accident
MOE'S Allan Buhagiar laid trapped for 30 minutes, as rescue crews scrambled to free his arm from underneath a six-tonne door.
Trip strengthens cities
THE sister-city bond between Takasago, Japan and Latrobe City has been strengthened following the recent Traralgon Judo Club trip.
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