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.
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.
Haze hurts small business
Morwell business-owners fear the economic impacts of the smoke crisis will continue to the point of no return.
Music, acts and market
MORE Gippsland performers and stall holders than ever before will be present at this year's Boolarra Folk Festival.
FedUni kicks off O-Week
EAGER students experienced their first day on campus at Federation University's Gippsland campus on Monday and the beginning of their week-long orientation.
DHS assistance available
Latrobe Valley residents need more information about emergency relief grants made available immediately, the State Opposition has said during a visit to the fire-affected town of Morwell.
Rosy glory amid the smoke
Amid the ongoing health emergency consuming Morwell, 83 year-old Joan Noy still finds time to do what she loves.
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From the archives with Katrina Brandon
50 years ago
The Express, September 8, 1976
Toilets... on the nose
ON-the-nose toilets provoked discussion at Morwell Shire Council last week.
Yinnar and District Playgroup complained about...
