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.
Gigantic crack appears in Hazelwood mine
A 200-metre crack has appeared in Hazelwood open cut’s southern mine wall, stretching diagonally across a burning stretch of coal batter.
Heat to rise on Hazelwood
THE management of the Hazelwood mine and its regulation by government is expected to come under fierce scrutiny in coming weeks, as questions arise over the mine's fire preparedness prior to the current emergency.
Cause for concern
McLean Street residents Dave and Vera Medew, like many Morwell residents, have been inundated with ash sneaking into their house and falling onto their cars.
‘No long-term health worries’
The Department of Health maintains the Latrobe Valley's prolonged exposure to smoke is not likely to cause long-term health issues in residents.
Buckled in for the long haul
Firefighters at the Hazelwood mine are bracing themselves for increased winds today and tomorrow, where they have dug in for a firefight predicted to continue for weeks
Special anniversary for Baringa
Forty years of helping Gippsland children with mild intellectual disabilities reach their goals will be celebrated at Baringa School on Sunday.
Focus on severe mental illness
A LATROBE Valley mental health service will be better equipped to assist those with a severe and persistent mental illness after securing $100,000 in Federal Government funding.
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