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Nola Henry on the front line

THE opportunity to help people live ordinary lives in disasters and conflict is what keeps a Glengarry resident working on the front line.

‘Now the hard work begins’

WITH the Hazelwood mine fire under control, the work to raise the profile of Morwell and the Gippsland region now begins, according to a local tourism operator.

New gear for Constable T Bear

Victoria Police's cuddliest member is available in his new uniform to raise money for projects commemorating officers killed in the line of duty.

Voice your concerns

The Latrobe Valley community has been invited to take part in the Morwell-based independent inquiry into all aspects of the Hazelwood mine fire, which is expected to begin this month.

Minister Northe?

Member for Morwell Russell Northe has become a hot tip to snag the Energy and Resources portfolio in an upcoming cabinet reshuffle before the November state election.

Invoice refused at protest

VOCAL Latrobe Valley residents and supporters lodged a multi-million dollar invoice covering the damaging costs of the Hazelwood mine fire with the power station's owner's Melbourne offices during a protest on Tuesday.

Hazelwood mine fire controlled

RAIN would be the final straw in extinguishing the Hazelwood mine fire, which was today declared "controlled" by Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley.

We’ve come a long way, but…

Five prominent Gippsland were invited to write and read out a letter to British women's activist Emmeline Pankhurst, beginning with the statement 'we've come a long way, but...'

New lease on life for Harold’s Life Ed van

A TOWERING version of health education mascot Harold the giraffe has helped Kosciuszko Street Primary School students celebrate the launch of Gippsland's new Life Education van.

Rail upgrade hopes not high

A $2 billion election commitment promising to benefit Gippsland rail commuters has been met with scepticism by the Public Transport Users Association.

Labor’s young hope for Morwell

The Victorian Labor Party has thrown a fresh face into the Morwell electorate in hopes of curtailing the formidable 13 per cent margin held by the National Party this November election.

Resident’s call for transparency

Since the Hazelwood mine fire began on 9 February, Wallace Street resident Tineke Stratford has slept only one night in her own home.

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