Citizens launch mine fire inquiry
Community members disillusioned with the state and federal government handling of the Hazelwood mine fire fallout have launched their own inquiry into the disaster.
‘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.
From grime to sublime
The truck wash yard at Prezioso Transport in Morwell has seen a lot of red lately, after winning the contract to clean the army of fire trucks leaving the Hazelwood mine firefight.
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.
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