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No purple bin: Latrobe knocks back $3.7 million glass-recycling roll out

No purple bin: Latrobe knocks back $3.7 million glass-recycling roll out

"It would be a bit mad to go ahead with it," said one councillor.

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
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Will Gippsland’s new data centre be powered by clean energy?

Will Gippsland’s new data centre be powered by clean energy?

Renewable energy contracts might not be enough for the industry to mitigate its impacts, critics say.

Jacob Wallace, +1
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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Two Renewable Energy Zones have been finalised for Gippsland. Where are they and what does it mean for locals?

Two Renewable Energy Zones have been finalised for Gippsland. Where are they and what does it mean for locals?

“Being in a REZ does not mean every property will host infrastructure, and it does not bypass existing planning or environmental approvals.”

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
"We are not the Gold Coast": Latrobe split on Traralgon Victory Park water playground

"We are not the Gold Coast": Latrobe split on Traralgon Victory Park water playground

Those who supported cutting the size of the park pointed to cost and limited months of use.

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
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A $600 million plan to burn trash for electricity is coming to Latrobe Valley. What is waste-to-energy and are there risks?

A $600 million plan to burn trash for electricity is coming to Latrobe Valley. What is waste-to-energy and are there risks?

Torching rubbish to generate power might seem like an easy fix for Australia’s landfill, but it comes with its own problems.

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
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The tech-savvy Gippsland apprentices chasing clean, green careers

The tech-savvy Gippsland apprentices chasing clean, green careers

“Wind turbines, batteries, solar. I just want to get a vibe of everything.”

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
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"Burden on families daily": The plan to fix Churchill’s childcare shortage

"Burden on families daily": The plan to fix Churchill’s childcare shortage

The state government is looking to purchase part of Watson Park to help alleviate the town's lacking early learning centre services.

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
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Latrobe Valley energy worker sees job potential everywhere as the region shifts to wind and solar

Latrobe Valley energy worker sees job potential everywhere as the region shifts to wind and solar

“I've been accused of being a rusted on coal-person, but I understand the renewable space and why we need to get there.”

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
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This Gippsland riverside town - population 389 - needs someone to run the historical pub

This Gippsland riverside town - population 389 - needs someone to run the historical pub

The building includes two dining rooms, a spacious beer garden and seven bedrooms.

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
What’s Latrobe City doing with its $5 million Commonwealth Games package?

What’s Latrobe City doing with its $5 million Commonwealth Games package?

“While it doesn’t replace it, it does help ease the pain.”

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
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Poltergeists or mythical creatures: The mystery of Gippsland's Haunted Hills

Poltergeists or mythical creatures: The mystery of Gippsland's Haunted Hills

There have been spooky tales surrounding the slopes of Hernes Oak since the days of early settlers.

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
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Old Gippstown gets $50,000 cash injection to save heritage buildings

Old Gippstown gets $50,000 cash injection to save heritage buildings

The money will go to preserving the historical village, which attracts 7,000 visitors annually, hosts community events and runs educational programs for local schools.

Jacob Wallace