Financial boost
Morwell's small business community has breathed a sigh of relief following the establishment of a $2 million State Government fund to compensate for financial losses during the smoke crisis.
‘We are close’
After plaguing Morwell with its smoky fallout for just shy of a month, the Hazelwood open cut fire may be contained and under control by the end of the long weekend.
Psychological burns
As Morwell and district residents conclude their fourth week of physical and emotional upheaval, the state's leading emergency recovery psychologist has urged the community to remain vigilant.
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.
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Andy’s lifetime dedication to football
FOOTBALL
By LIAM DURKIN
ANDY Theissling is Mr Football.
The Traralgon resident lives and breathes it.
Those who frequent local footy matches during winter have surely come across...
