Mine fire inquiry: Voices of the Valley have say
The re-opened Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry began on Tuesday, with Tanjil South resident Ron Ipsen as its first witness.
Aged care gastro breakout contained
The doors are once again open to visitors at Bupa Traralgon's aged care facility after a recent gastroenteritis outbreak was contained.
Mine stability questioned
Authorities continue to deny any direct link between mine instability at the Yallourn open cut and cracking in the adjacent Latrobe Road on Morwell's north-west, despite up-scaling major investigation works in the area.
Mine fire inquiry: Expert report predicted no short term deaths
A risk assessment prepared for the Department of Health during the Hazelwood mine fire advised no extra deaths would occur as a result of short-term exposure to ultrafine smoke particles.
Pipeline replacement job numbers questioned
The heralded employment bonanza to flow from Esso's upcoming Longford-Long Island pipeline replacement project may not be as strong as advertised, according to a key representative union.
Collect your firewood tomorrow
The Spring 2015 Firewood Collection Season opens across Victoria tomorrow.
Brigade still waiting
Mirboo North Fire Brigade is in desperate need of funding to rebuild its run-down station.
Battling the faceless cyber bully
Fighting the scourge of cyber bullying to ease its burden on the community's mental health will be the focus of a public debate next month.
Potholes pain drivers
Drivers battling limited vision and waterlogged roads can blame the rain for punctured tyres, according to VicRoads southeast regional director Scott Lawrence.
‘Don’t wait for the signs’
For Traralgon businesswoman Donna Faulkner there were no signs or symptoms, just a random cancer test in the mail.
Mine fire inquiry continues probe
The Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry will this week investigate whether the fire contributed to an increased number of deaths in the Latrobe Valley.
All clear for Gippsland Lakes fish
Mercury in fish caught from the Gippsland Lakes is within health guidelines, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.