Time to extinguish ‘Old Faithful’
It is still unknown when the Hazelwood mine fire will be reclassified from controlled to safe, as firefighters focus their efforts on extinguishing a 37 year-old fire in the Hazelwood mine's northern batter.
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.
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.
Veteran services under fire
A YOUNG Iraq veteran has slammed the Department of Veterans' Affairs call to reassess the future of the Morwell Veteran Access Network.
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Traralgon hosts state championships
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By KATRINA BRANDON
TOUGH games were fought at the 74th annual Table Tennis Victorian Country Championships on the King’s Birthday long weekend (June 6-8).
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