Inquiry ‘broad enough’
The State Government insists the terms of reference for the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry are broad enough to address concerns about firefighter health and safety.
Mine fire declared ‘safe’
After 45 days of intensive firefighting the entire Hazelwood open cut mine fire has been officially declared 'safe'.
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.
Canadian Sikorskys bring the rain
When Canadian helicopter pilot John Coughlin first flew over the Hazelwood mine fire in its first week, he thought he'd been assigned to the Chernobyl disaster.
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.
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