‘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.
Fast-tracking for the future
Latrobe City Council representatives will present projects for fast-tracked funding at a meeting with State Government members today.
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.
Wallace Street resident home at last
A WALLACE Street resident is among those who have returned to Morwell after health officials gave the all-clear to return home on Tuesday.
Much more than just a big red bus
After three years of planning, a vision by a group of Traralgon dialysis patients to make life better for sufferers like themselves will become a reality.
Valley’s privatisation a ‘failed’ experiment
THE lasting socio-economic impact of Latrobe Valley's power industry privatisation has been used as a warning call for the current governments in New South Wales and Queensland pursuing similar measures.
Time to clean-up ‘toxic mess’
MORWELL residents cleaning coal ash from their homes left by the Hazelwood mine fire will receive some State Government assistance.
Clean-up package for Morwell
THE clean-up process has begun with the State Government announcing a $2 million package for residents to clean ash left by the Hazelwood mine fire.
At-risk Morwell residents free to return
The State Government has lifted its relocation advice for at-risk Morwell residents and workers, after "significant" improvements in coal ash fallout from the Hazelwood open cut fire.
Immediate plantation burnoffs unlikely
Hancock Victorian Plantations has confirmed it is unlikely to undertake any planned burnings before Easter.
