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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.

State of happiness

For Jen Den Toom, it was finding her own path to happiness that inspired her to help others do the same.

Grants for fire-affected small business

Small businesses struggling in the wake of the smoke crisis will be able to apply for State Government grants, following the announcement of a $2 million pool of funding.

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.

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