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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.

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.

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.

Moe’s surface value

MOE Racing Club's redeveloped surface has already been touted as the new premier racetrack in Victoria by leading local trainer Peter Gelagotis following the facility's first meeting in two years on Tuesday.

Point Henry closure to impact Valley

Alcoa's decision to close its Point Henry aluminium smelter at Geelong, at the cost of 500 direct jobs, will likely cause a ripple effect through Latrobe Valley's electricity generation sector.

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