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Mine fire declared ‘safe’

After 45 days of intensive firefighting the entire Hazelwood open cut mine fire has been officially declared 'safe'.

Voices of concern

Fears the Hazelwood Mine fire smoke crisis would be "swept under the rug" was the main concern of Latrobe Valley residents at a forum held at Kernot Hall, Morwell on Sunday.

Jail time avoided

The man at the centre of the Aberfeldy bushfire trial has been convicted and fined $2500 for burning off without a permit.

Fire could be safe by mid week

The entire Hazelwood mine fire is expected to be declared safe by the middle of this week.

ASIC seeks redundances

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission will seek voluntary redundancies from its staff across Australia, including its Traralgon branch.

EPA here to stay

The Environment Protection Authority has assured its continuing presence in the Latrobe Valley despite the Hazelwood mine fire's "under control" classification.

Inquiry terms announced

Global expertise will be lent to the independent inquiry into the Hazelwood mine fire, after Deputy Premier Peter Ryan announced the terms of reference for the inquiry on Friday.

Code cleared of causing fatal bushfire

The Gippsland man accused of lighting the devastating Aberfeldy blaze in 2013 has been convicted and fined.

Boost for small businesses

MORWELL small business owners and managers affected by the Hazelwood mine fire will be able to apply for government compensation.

Wallace Street resident home at last

A WALLACE Street resident is among those who have returned to Morwell after health officials gave the all-clear to return home on Tuesday.

Much more than just a big red bus

After three years of planning, a vision by a group of Traralgon dialysis patients to make life better for sufferers like themselves will become a reality.

Valley’s privatisation a ‘failed’ experiment

THE lasting socio-economic impact of Latrobe Valley's power industry privatisation has been used as a warning call for the current governments in New South Wales and Queensland pursuing similar measures.

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