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Morwell schools seek respite

PRIMARY schools in Morwell operating amid the smoky conditions are still waiting for the go ahead to evacuate by government agencies.

Time to relocate

Hundreds of 'at risk' Morwell residents have approached the State Goverment for relocation assistance, after they were advised to leave the area on Friday afternoon.

Traf abattoir sold

The Giles family are finally able to put a "harrowing" few years behind them after the sale of their former abattoir was finalised on Friday, 21 February.

Relief fund to extend support

Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund's committee will extend its support to the most vulnerable of Morwell residents whose health has been affected by the smoke.

Morwell united in anger

HUNDREDS of disgruntled Latrobe Valley residents crammed into Kernot Hall, Morwell on Sunday to demand a royal commission into the township's fire and smoke crisis.

Rosedale rallies for Xavier

In the midst of tragedy striking a young family, the Rosedale community is uniting to show their support.

Ready to leave

Morwell resident Yvonne Norris has asthma, and she's sick of struggling to breathe.

Making the most of life

AFTER suffering the debilitating effects of severe hypothyroidism, an 18 year-old Morwell girl decided she was not going to miss out anymore.

‘Show compassion for workers’

Deputy Premier Peter Ryan has encouraged business-owners to exercise compassion when approached by smoke-affected workers for time off.

State of happiness

For Jen Den Toom, it was finding her own path to happiness that inspired her to help others do the same.

Grants for fire-affected small business

Small businesses struggling in the wake of the smoke crisis will be able to apply for State Government grants, following the announcement of a $2 million pool of funding.

Dust off your boots

COUNTRY music will return to Trafalgar's Power Ranch following an expensive and lengthy battle with Baw Baw Shire.

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