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‘We need help big time’ say Moe locals after Yallourn news – The Age
After a succession of shockwaves in the Latrobe Valley the announcement of Yallourn’s 2028 closure was met with resignation and fear that it might come sooner.

I think it will definitely have an impact going forward, she said. Theres such an emotional connection for the valley as well.
Leanne Stayches, whose husband is a unit controller at Yallourn, said she had expected Wednesdays news.
Leanne Stayches and Paula Cooper in Newborough. Credit:Joe Armao
We thought it was going to come sooner. Theres been talk for a while, she said.
Although her husband will not have reached retirement age by 2028, Ms Stayches said the closure date gave them time to prepare…
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