ABOUT MORWELL
Located on the M1 Princes Freeway, less than two hours east of Melbourne, Morwell is the centre of the Latrobe Region, one of Australia’s key industrial, electricity generation and commercial centres. Set within rich rural surroundings, Morwell has a population of approximately 14,540 (forecast to grow to 15,212 by 2040) and sits within the Latrobe City Council municipality. One of Morwell’s strengths is its long established multicultural community. Migrants from many nations were attracted by Morwell’s employment opportunities after the second world war, with the town’s diversity of clubs, recreational and entertainment facilities reflecting the significant influence of these nationalities over. the years. |
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MORWELL ON THE MAP
Morwell -Victoria | LGA. City of Latrobe State Electorate. Morwell Federal Division. Gippsland Population. 14,389 (2021 census) Postcode. 38403840 Elevation. 80 m (262 ft) Location. 152 km (94 mi) from Melbourne 13 km (8 mi) from Traralgon 132 km (82 mi) from Bairnsdale
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ADVANCE MORWELL
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Established in 1997, Advance Morwell is a community organisation which aims to advance Morwell and the wider Latrobe City through unity and active community involvement. Our members are drawn from major organisations, businesses, professions and the broader community from the Morwell area. |
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Incorporating the former Morwell Chamber of Commerce and Industry (which was actively involved in the development of Morwell and surrounding districts for over fifty years), Advance Morwell has earned a reputation for constructively responding to and meeting the needs of its members and the local community. |
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