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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.

Morwell men wanted

As part of Operation Roundup 2, police are seeking information on the whereabouts of two Morwell men.

Prices plateau

A Morwell woman was shocked to learn the value of her property had remained static since purchasing it five years ago.

Unable to clean up

Moe residents set to clean up around the town's railway station last weekend were unable to when they did not receive their Clean Up Australia Day kit in time for the Sunday event.

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.

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