Point Henry closure to impact Valley
Alcoa's decision to close its Point Henry aluminium smelter at Geelong, at the cost of 500 direct jobs, will likely cause a ripple effect through Latrobe Valley's electricity generation sector.
Lack of coal forces workers to wait
Workers at Morwell's Energy Brix briquette factory and power station are likely to be stood down this week, after the station's coal supply was severed by the Hazelwood open cut fire.
New air monitors on their way
The Environment Protection Authority has assured residents additional carbon monoxide monitors will arrive in the Latrobe Valley imminently, with data available in the next few days.
Morwell smoke fears prompt student relocation to Moe schools
Students from two Morwell primary schools and one preschool have been relocated to Moe for the foreseeable future as health concerns from the smoke situation continue to worry parents.
This is a crisis: community outrage at public meeting
Frustrations boiled over at a community fire and health information meeting in Morwell this week.
Health fears continue to linger
Since the smoke began to linger in Morwell's south, six month-old Branigan Kitwood has developed a cough, at times, so severe, it affects his eating.
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
Second community meeting to address ongoing fire emergency
The second community meeting for the Latrobe Valley open cut mine fires will be held tonight from 6pm at Kernot Hall.
Traralgon drive-by shooting under investigation
Police are seeking the public's help to find the person responsible for a drive-by shooting in Traralgon in the early hours of Friday morning.
Footpath absence cause for concern
Traralgon resident Cherie Stone is calling on VicRoads and Latrobe City Council to make Traralgon more wheelchair friendly.
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