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Local naturalists are waiting to count the wildlife lost to the Yinnar South-Budgeree fire that burnt about one-fifth of Morwell National Park.

Toongabbie have staved off a resurgent Ex Students juggernaut to claim the 2018/19 A grade premiership in the Traralgon and District Cricket Association.

Access to health services and concerns about environmental assets, including the transport and disposal of asbestos, were key issues community members raised with Latrobe Health Advocate Jane Anderson and EPA chief environmental scientist Dr Andrea Hinwood during a consultation session on Friday.

Community spirit has come through for students and teachers at Yinnar South Primary School after fires forced them to relocate without any books, equipment or other school materials.

Kernot Hall in Morwell has been a home away from home for hundreds of fire-affected people over the last week.

The Traralgon Community Development Association is calling on authorities to take action against owners of derelict properties in Traralgon.

A police officer charged with assaulting a person in custody has been found guilty of two counts of unlawful assault in the Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court.

Yinnar South resident Suze Benson describes it as a metaphor for "new hope and new life".

Moe SES unit member Eileen Laidlaw is among the 33 per cent of female volunteers within the emergency service organisation and she encourages more women to sign up.

Boolarra Folk Festival organisers hailed the community festival a success as an estimated 6000 people gathered in town to listen to live and local independent music.

A third-generation Mirboo North farmer with a passion for ensuring city slickers know where their food comes from was named Victorian Farmers Federation vice-president.

The Yinnar South-Budgeree fire has remained stable overnight and power has been restored to most homes where it had been lost.