Mine fire declared ‘safe’
After 45 days of intensive firefighting the entire Hazelwood open cut mine fire has been officially declared 'safe'.
ASIC seeks redundances
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission will seek voluntary redundancies from its staff across Australia, including its Traralgon branch.
EPA here to stay
The Environment Protection Authority has assured its continuing presence in the Latrobe Valley despite the Hazelwood mine fire's "under control" classification.
Inquiry terms announced
Global expertise will be lent to the independent inquiry into the Hazelwood mine fire, after Deputy Premier Peter Ryan announced the terms of reference for the inquiry on Friday.
Voices of concern
Fears the Hazelwood Mine fire smoke crisis would be "swept under the rug" was the main concern of Latrobe Valley residents at a forum held at Kernot Hall, Morwell on Sunday.
Jail time avoided
The man at the centre of the Aberfeldy bushfire trial has been convicted and fined $2500 for burning off without a permit.
Fire could be safe by mid week
The entire Hazelwood mine fire is expected to be declared safe by the middle of this week.
Code cleared of causing fatal bushfire
The Gippsland man accused of lighting the devastating Aberfeldy blaze in 2013 has been convicted and fined.
Morwell feels LPG pain
Morwell LPG drivers have been stranded with some of Victoria's highest regional centre bowser prices.
Ambo dispute escalates
FATIGUED paramedics will escalate industrial action to "send a strong message" to Ambulance Victoria in hopes of ending a 19-month enterprise agreement dispute.
Time to extinguish ‘Old Faithful’
It is still unknown when the Hazelwood mine fire will be reclassified from controlled to safe, as firefighters focus their efforts on extinguishing a 37 year-old fire in the Hazelwood mine's northern batter.
Citizens launch mine fire inquiry
Community members disillusioned with the state and federal government handling of the Hazelwood mine fire fallout have launched their own inquiry into the disaster.
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