Community needs answers: Northe
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has called for any review of the Hazelwood mine fire to include an investigation into the management of the community's health and wellbeing.
Fire is wake-up call: expert
The current Hazelwood open cut fire should serve as a wake up call for coal industry players to review their risk assessment measures, according to a leading Australian mine safety expert.
‘Below the limits of concern’
Coal ash tests reveal "nothing of concern" says Environment Protection Authority.
Keep records: respiratory lawyer
One of the most experienced asbestos lawyers in Australia is advising Latrobe Valley residents to document their health problems amid the smoke crisis.
Health centre opens
A health assessment centre opened in Morwell on Friday following calls by the community.
Monstrous crack appears in mine
A Gigantic crack has appeared in Hazelwood open cut's southern mine wall, stretching 200 metres diagonally across the burning stretch of coal batter.
Hall’s ‘fair stint’ over
Longstanding Gippsland MP Peter Hall will not seek re-election in November following 25 years in the Victorian Parliament.
Mine fire will burn underground
The Hazelwood mine fire will continue to burn underground after emergency services hand fire control responsibility over to the mine manager.
Gigantic crack appears in Hazelwood mine
A 200-metre crack has appeared in Hazelwood open cut’s southern mine wall, stretching diagonally across a burning stretch of coal batter.
Heat to rise on Hazelwood
THE management of the Hazelwood mine and its regulation by government is expected to come under fierce scrutiny in coming weeks, as questions arise over the mine's fire preparedness prior to the current emergency.
‘No long-term health worries’
The Department of Health maintains the Latrobe Valley's prolonged exposure to smoke is not likely to cause long-term health issues in residents.
Buckled in for the long haul
Firefighters at the Hazelwood mine are bracing themselves for increased winds today and tomorrow, where they have dug in for a firefight predicted to continue for weeks