Labor’s young hope for Morwell
The Victorian Labor Party has thrown a fresh face into the Morwell electorate in hopes of curtailing the formidable 13 per cent margin held by the National Party this November election.
Resident’s call for transparency
Since the Hazelwood mine fire began on 9 February, Wallace Street resident Tineke Stratford has slept only one night in her own home.
Devil in detail for Morwell insurance payouts
The likelihood of insurance payouts for Morwell households blanketed in coal ash from the Hazelwood mine fire will come down to the fine print of individual policies, a financial adviser has warned.
Morwell on road to recovery
As the Morwell mine fire continues to subside, authorities are preparing for an emergency recovery process like no other.
Firefighter infection palmed off
Fire authorities have backflipped on their rejection of claims a firefighter contracted septicemia in his hand after working in a contaminated Hazelwood mine dam.
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.
Uni opens dorms
FEDERATION University has housed Country Fire Authority firefighters, displaced community members and local government officials during the Hazelwood mine fire.
Down to the wire
AS firefighters continue battling the blaze at Hazelwood mine, the effects of the Driffield fire are still felt in the Yinnar community.
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.
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