Grants for fire-affected small business
Small businesses struggling in the wake of the smoke crisis will be able to apply for State Government grants, following the announcement of a $2 million pool of funding.
Dust off your boots
COUNTRY music will return to Trafalgar's Power Ranch following an expensive and lengthy battle with Baw Baw Shire.
Fire to fast track Valley funding
Funding for Latrobe Valley projects could be prioritised to boost the local economy, Deputy Premier Peter Ryan announced on Thursday.
A century of service
THE Australian Red Cross flag will fly in the centre of Morwell for the next 100 days in recognition of the organisation's 100 years of service.
Choking the pursuit of justice
Morwell's court system remains on edge amid the ongoing smoke crisis, according to a prominent local barrister, as justice workers and clients endure "shocking" conditions inside the building, .
Overwhelmed by smoke
THE union representing employees at Morwell's Centrelink customer centre is calling for services to be relocated off site, amid reports of workers and residents becoming "overwhelmed" each time smoke floods the building.
Energy Minister, where have you been?
For someone whose portfolio covers State Government regulation of Latrobe Valley's brown coal industry, Energy and Resources Minister Nicholas Kotsiras has been noticeably absent of late.
Folk flock to festival
About 7000 people converged on Boolarra at the weekend for the town's annual folk festival.
Tourism weathers smoky storm
SOME Latrobe Valley motels and tourism operators are reporting increased business as a result of the Hazelwood mine fire.
Morwell schools seek respite
PRIMARY schools in Morwell operating amid the smoky conditions are still waiting for the go ahead to evacuate by government agencies.
Time to relocate
Hundreds of 'at risk' Morwell residents have approached the State Goverment for relocation assistance, after they were advised to leave the area on Friday afternoon.
Traf abattoir sold
The Giles family are finally able to put a "harrowing" few years behind them after the sale of their former abattoir was finalised on Friday, 21 February.
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