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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.

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.

Code cleared of causing fatal bushfire

The Gippsland man accused of lighting the devastating Aberfeldy blaze in 2013 has been convicted and fined.

Morwell feels LPG pain

Morwell LPG drivers have been stranded with some of Victoria's highest regional centre bowser prices.

Ambo dispute escalates

FATIGUED paramedics will escalate industrial action to "send a strong message" to Ambulance Victoria in hopes of ending a 19-month enterprise agreement dispute.

Time to extinguish ‘Old Faithful’

It is still unknown when the Hazelwood mine fire will be reclassified from controlled to safe, as firefighters focus their efforts on extinguishing a 37 year-old fire in the Hazelwood mine's northern batter.

Citizens launch mine fire inquiry

Community members disillusioned with the state and federal government handling of the Hazelwood mine fire fallout have launched their own inquiry into the disaster.

‘Selective’ clean-up process angers residents

Hazelwood mine fire victims who attempted to access the State Government's $2 million clean-up package expressed disappointment after being told they must first contact their insurance service provider, prompting some to believe the assistance was selective.

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