Donate and save lives
A Latrobe Valley Aboriginal leader kick-started a campaign to bring the facts of organ donation to his community on Tuesday.
Station’s close call
Fire encroached within 200 metres of Hazelwood power station on Tuesday afternoon, when north-westerly winds caused a grassfire after spotting from the mine.
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.
Northe calls for more support
An open letter to the community from Member for Morwell Russell Northe
Community needs answers: Northe
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has called for any review of the Hazelwood mine fire to include an investigation into the management of the community's health and wellbeing.
Fire is wake-up call: expert
The current Hazelwood open cut fire should serve as a wake up call for coal industry players to review their risk assessment measures, according to a leading Australian mine safety expert.
‘Below the limits of concern’
Coal ash tests reveal "nothing of concern" says Environment Protection Authority.
Keep records: respiratory lawyer
One of the most experienced asbestos lawyers in Australia is advising Latrobe Valley residents to document their health problems amid the smoke crisis.
Health centre opens
A health assessment centre opened in Morwell on Friday following calls by the community.
Monstrous crack appears in mine
A Gigantic crack has appeared in Hazelwood open cut's southern mine wall, stretching 200 metres diagonally across the burning stretch of coal batter.
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From the archives with Katrina Brandon
50 years ago
The Express, August 27, 1976
Better mail service soon
THE Morwell mail centre will be a further step in the decentralisation program of the...
