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DHS assistance available

Latrobe Valley residents need more information about emergency relief grants made available immediately, the State Opposition has said during a visit to the fire-affected town of Morwell.

Rosy glory amid the smoke

Amid the ongoing health emergency consuming Morwell, 83 year-old Joan Noy still finds time to do what she loves.

Smoking out the fire facts

MORE than 500 Latrobe Valley residents are expected to voice their anger against the lack of information provided in response to the Hazelwood mine fire at a demonstration on Sunday from 2pm at Immigration Park, Morwell.

Traralgon CBD assaults under investigation

POLICE continue to investigate two separate assaults carried out by youths, which occurred early Sunday morning in the Traralgon central business district.

Animals suffer in silence

Eye and skin irritation along with behavioural changes are just some of the symptoms pet-owners are reporting since the smoke settled on Morwell.

Donate and save lives

A Latrobe Valley Aboriginal leader kick-started a campaign to bring the facts of organ donation to his community on Tuesday.

Station’s close call

Fire encroached within 200 metres of Hazelwood power station on Tuesday afternoon, when north-westerly winds caused a grassfire after spotting from the mine.

Open your homes

Premier Denis Napthine has called on Victorians with empty holiday houses to open their homes to the people of Morwell.

Health Minister has faith in health info

State Health Minister David Davis is maintaining there will be no long-term health effects as a result of the smoky conditions engulfing Morwell and the Latrobe Valley.

Hold your breath

"This isn't good ... we really shouldn't be breathing this." Debate surrounding the health impact of microscopic airborne particles continues in Morwell.

No stone unturned in arson hunt

Police say they will exhaust "every avenue" in the hunt for the arsonist responsible for the 9 February Driffield fire.

Northe calls for more support

An open letter to the community from Member for Morwell Russell Northe

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