Ombudsman slams council response
The Victorian Ombudsman has made a scathing appraisal of Latrobe City Council's ongoing response and assistance to an elderly couple locked out of their Jumbuk home for 19 months after a landslide swept through their property.
Mine fire declared ‘safe’
After 45 days of intensive firefighting the entire Hazelwood open cut mine fire has been officially declared 'safe'.
Inquiry terms announced
Global expertise will be lent to the independent inquiry into the Hazelwood mine fire, after Deputy Premier Peter Ryan announced the terms of reference for the inquiry on Friday.
Voices of concern
Fears the Hazelwood Mine fire smoke crisis would be "swept under the rug" was the main concern of Latrobe Valley residents at a forum held at Kernot Hall, Morwell on Sunday.
Jail time avoided
The man at the centre of the Aberfeldy bushfire trial has been convicted and fined $2500 for burning off without a permit.
Fire could be safe by mid week
The entire Hazelwood mine fire is expected to be declared safe by the middle of this week.
ASIC seeks redundances
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission will seek voluntary redundancies from its staff across Australia, including its Traralgon branch.
EPA here to stay
The Environment Protection Authority has assured its continuing presence in the Latrobe Valley despite the Hazelwood mine fire's "under control" classification.
Code cleared of causing fatal bushfire
The Gippsland man accused of lighting the devastating Aberfeldy blaze in 2013 has been convicted and fined.
The cost of relocating
A Working Morwell family forced to re-locate because of the Hazelwood mine fire has been left with large insurance excess bill.
Boost for small businesses
MORWELL small business owners and managers affected by the Hazelwood mine fire will be able to apply for government compensation.
Wallace Street resident home at last
A WALLACE Street resident is among those who have returned to Morwell after health officials gave the all-clear to return home on Tuesday.
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