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Dangerous gas could spike again

Morwell residents could be exposed to elevated levels of the dangerous gas carbon monoxide for weeks, the CFA has warned.

Abbott’s commission a ‘royal joke’

THE Gippsland Trades and Labour Council has called Prime Minister Tony Abbott's Royal Commission into alleged union corruption a "waste of money".

Safetech Moe to expand

A MOE-based engineering company will soon expand its manufacturing capabilities thanks to a $150,000 grant from the Latrobe Valley Industry and Infrastructure Fund, which will go towards a $560,000 project.

Hosing down the issue

TWIN City Archers may have been equipped to reduce fire damage to its now devastated field course but for an oversight in the development of its indoor centre.

Equestrian angel

Equestrian coach Gwyn Jordan saved 18 horses from harm on Sunday as fire licked her Old Melbourne Road property.

Valley told to breathe easy

FIRE-related air pollution will persist in the Latrobe Valley for a few more days, according to the Victorian Department of Health chief health officer.

Brave dedication will never be forgotten

Editorial: A message to Victorian firefighters from Latrobe Valley Express acting editor Shaun Mallia 

Gut-wrenching ordeal for dog breeders

A Morwell family remains in a state of anguish over the death of five dogs on their Latrobe Road property, lost in the Hernes Oak fire on Sunday.

Hunt on for arsonist

Police are pursing multiple avenues of enquiry in the hunt for those responsible for the suspicious Driffield fire.

Power under fire again

LAST year fire forced Gippsland Power from a Mount Hotham altitude camp via airlift, this year it came right to the club's doorstep.

Poisoning conditions in Hazelwood mine

THE nightmarish firefight at the Hazelwood open cut suffered a serious setback yesterday after seven volunteer firefighters were taken to hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning.

Toners Lane precinct survives brush with blaze

GRASSFIRES ravaged Twin City Archers' field archery course on Toners Lane at the weekend, causing about $15,000 worth of damage to the club's targets.

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