Hold your breath
"This isn't good ... we really shouldn't be breathing this." Debate surrounding the health impact of microscopic airborne particles continues in Morwell.
No stone unturned in arson hunt
Police say they will exhaust "every avenue" in the hunt for the arsonist responsible for the 9 February Driffield fire.
Just plain torture
Before the choking waves of smoke engulfed Morwell, the asbestos related scarring in John Turner's lungs felt at times like knives in his chest.
Northe calls for more support
An open letter to the community from Member for Morwell Russell Northe
Community needs answers: Northe
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has called for any review of the Hazelwood mine fire to include an investigation into the management of the community's health and wellbeing.
Fire is wake-up call: expert
The current Hazelwood open cut fire should serve as a wake up call for coal industry players to review their risk assessment measures, according to a leading Australian mine safety expert.
‘Below the limits of concern’
Coal ash tests reveal "nothing of concern" says Environment Protection Authority.
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.
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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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