Green thumbs offer divine intervention
A JEERALANG Junction resident has offered her church's mowing and gardening group's services to prevent fire escaping from the Hazelwood mine fire.
Financial boost
Morwell's small business community has breathed a sigh of relief following the establishment of a $2 million State Government fund to compensate for financial losses during the smoke crisis.
‘We are close’
After plaguing Morwell with its smoky fallout for just shy of a month, the Hazelwood open cut fire may be contained and under control by the end of the long weekend.
Psychological burns
As Morwell and district residents conclude their fourth week of physical and emotional upheaval, the state's leading emergency recovery psychologist has urged the community to remain vigilant.
Superhuman effort
Leading firefighter at Morwell Fire Brigade Emma Conway has been heavily involved in the Hazelwood firefight since it started almost a month ago.
Unionist invites investigation
The power industry's most senior union official has welcomed a transparent investigation into allegations he had misused his union credit card.
Exposed coal batter ticked off by state
The operator of Hazelwood power station has complied with its mine rehabilitation responsibilities as set by the State Government in the area where fire took root in exposed coal batters almost one month ago.
Full health impact still unknown
A leading Victorian expert in respiratory health will not rule out the possibility of long-term heart and lung problems developing from Morwell's smoke crisis.
Dust off your boots
COUNTRY music will return to Trafalgar's Power Ranch following an expensive and lengthy battle with Baw Baw Shire.
Fire to fast track Valley funding
Funding for Latrobe Valley projects could be prioritised to boost the local economy, Deputy Premier Peter Ryan announced on Thursday.
A century of service
THE Australian Red Cross flag will fly in the centre of Morwell for the next 100 days in recognition of the organisation's 100 years of service.
Choking the pursuit of justice
Morwell's court system remains on edge amid the ongoing smoke crisis, according to a prominent local barrister, as justice workers and clients endure "shocking" conditions inside the building, .
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