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.
Morwell schools seek respite
PRIMARY schools in Morwell operating amid the smoky conditions are still waiting for the go ahead to evacuate by government agencies.
Time to relocate
Hundreds of 'at risk' Morwell residents have approached the State Goverment for relocation assistance, after they were advised to leave the area on Friday afternoon.
Traf abattoir sold
The Giles family are finally able to put a "harrowing" few years behind them after the sale of their former abattoir was finalised on Friday, 21 February.
Relief fund to extend support
Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund's committee will extend its support to the most vulnerable of Morwell residents whose health has been affected by the smoke.
Morwell united in anger
HUNDREDS of disgruntled Latrobe Valley residents crammed into Kernot Hall, Morwell on Sunday to demand a royal commission into the township's fire and smoke crisis.
Rosedale rallies for Xavier
In the midst of tragedy striking a young family, the Rosedale community is uniting to show their support.
Ready to leave
Morwell resident Yvonne Norris has asthma, and she's sick of struggling to breathe.
Making the most of life
AFTER suffering the debilitating effects of severe hypothyroidism, an 18 year-old Morwell girl decided she was not going to miss out anymore.
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On the verge of true greatness
NETBALL
GIPPSLAND LEAGUE
By LIAM DURKIN
MOE is going for an unprecedented fourth consecutive Gippsland League A Grade netball premiership this weekend.
The Lions have been an undisputed...
