Crayons pulled from shelves, imports halted
Types of children's crayons are being pulled from shelves and crayon imports from China have been halted, amid the detection of traces of asbestos.
Health study has potential to expand scope
One of the lead researchers for the long-term study into health effects of the Hazelwood Mine Fire has responded to community concerns about the study's exclusion of non-Morwell residents.
China deal ‘could risk jobs’
Workers from Australian Paper's Maryvale mill took to the streets to protest against the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement they said would cost their jobs.
Gardens to lift spirits
It is the icing on the cake for staff and patients of Latrobe Regional Hospital, who will soon see concrete courtyards become colourful, sensory environments.
Officeworks pulls crayons off shelves
Stationery giant Officeworks has taken all its crayons off the shelves while "rigorous testing" is carried out.
The sea beckons ‘Pam’
Sea lovers will have a chance to walk the freshly masted deck of Broome's oldest diving ship this month before 'Pam' the pearl lugger begins her charter services on the Gippsland Lakes.
The many mind games of dementia
Yallourn North's Anthony Newy believed he was too young to suffer from dementia.
Students endure cold night of awareness
Students from a Traralgon school ditched the comforts of their beds, heating and homes to experience a night on the streets on Friday.
Doors open to Morwell’s future
A series of open house events for the Future Morwell project begin this Saturday, when the steering committee opens the doors of ReActivate Latrobe Valley's headquarters.
‘Pressing the reset button’ on new coal
Community concerns over new coal-related projects will find a more sympathetic ear, according to the State Government, which has announced an overhaul of its Earth Resource Regulation unit.
Colour me sick
The Asbestos Council of Victoria fears children may be exposed to harmful asbestos fibres following recent testing of crayons purchased in the Latrobe Valley.
Show some heart and dig deep
For Moe resident Jill Cheek, supporting charities is a regular occurrence she doesn't think twice about.
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