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Firefighter wellbeing lacking in report: UFU

A UNITED Firefighters Union official has labelled discussions concerning firefighters in the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry Report as minimal.

Pushing boundaries

THE disused 19th century Traralgon Court House is set to host something more than realistic oil paintings with two contemporary artists determined to "stir up a raucous".

Consultation extension denied

Residents within the Lake Narracan Precinct Structure Plan did not have their wish grated for an extension of the consultation period, which ended last Friday.

Perfect storm of events ‘foreseeable’

The owner of the Hazelwood open cut mine has maintained it did everything possible to prevent fire spreading into the mine, despite being handed a scathing report card by the mine fire inquiry.

Changes touted for Lake Narracan plan

Changes touted for Lake Narracan plan

The Italian connection

THE lack of information and protection available to young Italians visiting Australia on a working holiday visa is a major concern for the Italian government, a member of the Italian parliament revealed.

GDF Suez ‘not adequately prepared’ for mine fire

The Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry was tabled in parliament Tuesday afternoon and includes 18 recommendations to the State Government and GDF Suez.

House fires under investigation

TWO unoccupied homes have been deliberately lit over the weekend in Yallourn North and Newborough.

PSOs on duty in Traralgon

Protective service officers hit the Traralgon Railway Station platform on Monday, ahead of their first shift on Tuesday night.

Police to enforce zero tolerance on trains

ANTI-social behaviour on Gippsland and Pakenham bound trains will be targeted by police in a bid to restore passenger confidence in public transport.

Alternative option to pain relief

Labor candidate for Morwell Jadon Mintern has made a passionate show of support for the legalisation of medical marijuana.

Labor offers action on ice promise

A Labor State Government would establish a dedicated 'Ice Action Taskforce' in its first 100 days.

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