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, .
Overwhelmed by smoke
THE union representing employees at Morwell's Centrelink customer centre is calling for services to be relocated off site, amid reports of workers and residents becoming "overwhelmed" each time smoke floods the building.
Energy Minister, where have you been?
For someone whose portfolio covers State Government regulation of Latrobe Valley's brown coal industry, Energy and Resources Minister Nicholas Kotsiras has been noticeably absent of late.
Folk flock to festival
About 7000 people converged on Boolarra at the weekend for the town's annual folk festival.
Tourism weathers smoky storm
SOME Latrobe Valley motels and tourism operators are reporting increased business as a result of the Hazelwood mine fire.
Postal deliveries to Morwell suspended
Australia Post will temporarily suspend delivery rounds to street addresses in Morwell beginning today.
Open your homes
Premier Denis Napthine has called on Victorians with empty holiday houses to open their homes to the people of Morwell.
Health Minister has faith in health info
State Health Minister David Davis is maintaining there will be no long-term health effects as a result of the smoky conditions engulfing Morwell and the Latrobe Valley.
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.
‘The day we moved Sacred Heart’
Sacred Heart Primary School students who relocated from Morwell to Newborough because of the smoke crisis have put texta to paper to express their feelings.
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