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Music, acts and market

MORE Gippsland performers and stall holders than ever before will be present at this year's Boolarra Folk Festival.

FedUni kicks off O-Week

EAGER students experienced their first day on campus at Federation University's Gippsland campus on Monday and the beginning of their week-long orientation.

DHS assistance available

Latrobe Valley residents need more information about emergency relief grants made available immediately, the State Opposition has said during a visit to the fire-affected town of Morwell.

Northe calls for more support

An open letter to the community from Member for Morwell Russell Northe

Community needs answers: Northe

Member for Morwell Russell Northe has called for any review of the Hazelwood mine fire to include an investigation into the management of the community's health and wellbeing.

Fire is wake-up call: expert

The current Hazelwood open cut fire should serve as a wake up call for coal industry players to review their risk assessment measures, according to a leading Australian mine safety expert.

‘Below the limits of concern’

Coal ash tests reveal "nothing of concern" says Environment Protection Authority.

Keep records: respiratory lawyer

One of the most experienced asbestos lawyers in Australia is advising Latrobe Valley residents to document their health problems amid the smoke crisis.

Health centre opens

A health assessment centre opened in Morwell on Friday following calls by the community.

Monstrous crack appears in mine

A Gigantic crack has appeared in Hazelwood open cut's southern mine wall, stretching 200 metres diagonally across the burning stretch of coal batter.

Hall’s ‘fair stint’ over

Longstanding Gippsland MP Peter Hall will not seek re-election in November following 25 years in the Victorian Parliament.

Mine fire will burn underground

The Hazelwood mine fire will continue to burn underground after emergency services hand fire control responsibility over to the mine manager.

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