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Gippsland freight plan launch criticised

The Shadow Minister for Freight and Logistics has slammed the Deputy Premier's launch of the Gippsland Freight Master Plan.

Gruelling trek

When you've no choice but to sleep night after night in a blood-soaked sleeping bag - caused from leech wounds which refuse to heal - you know you're in some mean bush.

Hazelwood under fire

Hazelwood's open cut mine was stranded without power overnight, as SP AusNet supply issues brought the operation to a standstill.

Homes lost as fire licks Morwell’s outskirts

The Country Fire Authority has confirmed some homes have been lost as fire licks the fringes of Morwell's west.

Smoke forces freeway closure

Police have closed the Princes Freeway between Morwell and Moe due to poor visibility, caused by a nearby grass fire.

Black Saturday five years on | Counting their blessings

Ken and Lucinda Taylor say the fire has brought them closer.

Black Saturday five years on | Emotional recover continues

Five years on from the bushfire which changed our community forever, residents living in the regenerating bush are empowered, vigilant and closer than ever.

Sabotage investigation continues

Police have revealed they made an October arrest in relation to a fire which shut down Yallourn Power Station last year.

Tree gets chop

After ongoing debate over the fate of an old Traralgon Sydney Blue Gum in Agnes Brereton Reserve, the tree has been removed.

Black Saturday five years on | Take care

Recovery psychologist maps bushfire's lasting impact.

Black Saturday five years on | Bright future

Peter Olorenshaw can't wait to move into his new home.

Black Saturday five years on | Relief effort

John Worters has been honoured for his community service in the wake of Black Saturday.

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Traralgon hosts state championships

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