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.
Youth program hangs in the balance
A NATIONAL outreach program, which last year helped more than 400 disengaged local teenagers, could be scrapped in December.
Donor recipients to head out on tour
MOE resident Darren Moyle's story began about six years ago when he suffered a stroke due to a virus.
Cancer survivor to shave locks
After already losing his hair twice to cancer treatments, a Boolarra man is choosing to lose it all again - but this time on his own terms.
‘Lost without Youth Connections’
"If it hadn't have been for Youth Connections I wouldn't be here and I wouldn't be in the position I am today."
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.
‘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.
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The sport that makes everyone question their life choices each and every Saturday for six months of the...
