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S p o t lig h t o n t h e r e g io n ’s s t r e n g t h s

As the Latrobe Valley enters
one of its most challenging
economic and social periods
ahead of the closure of the
Hazelwood power station and
mine, local businesses and
– – organisations have shone a
light on the region’s strengths.

– – Growing our Region
T o gether aims to showcase
– – the diversity of industry that
exists in the Latrobe Valley and

– – highlight how local businesses
are working to serve their
community.
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Those who are in the Valley
– – for the long haul have shared
their plans for the future and the
– – hope of prosperity for the region
they proudly call home.

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B e s t d a y s t o c o m e
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– – The Latrobe Valley has a determined and We are blessed with a rich natural
resilient community which has overcome brown coal resource on our doorstep.
– – many challenges in the past. Australia’s largest copy paper

Right now we are seeing the Latrobe manufacturer in Maryvale is looking to
– – Valley community rally to support each upgrade and expand.
“I am confident the Latrobe V a lley’s other through these challenging times.

– – We are the home to Australia’s only
best days are ahead of it. The Federal The closure of Hazelwood will have commercial aircraft manufacturer,
– – a lasting impact on the power station GippsAero.
Government is working together with the local small businesses that support We have established industries in food
workers, their families, contractors, and
– – them. production, construction, health and
the community to deliver the best results aged care, tourism and retail.
possible for the Latrobe V a lley.” an initial $43 million investment package I am confident the Latrobe Valley’s
– – The Federal Government has allocated
for the Latrobe Valley; but this is just a best days are ahead of it. Over the
– – coming months, I will continue to share
#myvalley start and there will be a need for more positive images about the Latrobe Valley
funding for local infrastructure.
– – on social media, using the hashtag
I congratulate the Latrobe V a lley #myvalley.
– – Express on its ‘Growing our Region I encourage other people to use it too.
T o gether’ initiative.
– – Shopping locally and hiring local T o gether with my friend and state
tradespeople and service providers is colleague Russell Northe, I will be
– – one way we can all help Gippsland and doing everything I can as your local
Latrobe Valley to prosper in 2017 and Federal MP to help those affected by the
– – beyond. Hazelwood closure, and to ensure our
region gets its fair share of government
We have many great local businesses resources to prosper into the future.
– – that deserve our continued support.
Darren Chester

– – There are several reasons I remain Federal Member for Gippsland
GP1526971 optimistic about our region’s future.
– – The Latrobe Valley will continue to
supply the majority of Victoria’s electricity
– – needs into the future.

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