Monstrous crack appears in mine
A Gigantic crack has appeared in Hazelwood open cut's southern mine wall, stretching 200 metres diagonally across the burning stretch of coal batter.
Hall’s ‘fair stint’ over
Longstanding Gippsland MP Peter Hall will not seek re-election in November following 25 years in the Victorian Parliament.
Mine fire will burn underground
The Hazelwood mine fire will continue to burn underground after emergency services hand fire control responsibility over to the mine manager.
Community needs answers: Northe
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has called for any review of the Hazelwood mine fire to include an investigation into the management of the community's health and wellbeing.
Fire is wake-up call: expert
The current Hazelwood open cut fire should serve as a wake up call for coal industry players to review their risk assessment measures, according to a leading Australian mine safety expert.
‘Below the limits of concern’
Coal ash tests reveal "nothing of concern" says Environment Protection Authority.
Gigantic crack appears in Hazelwood mine
A 200-metre crack has appeared in Hazelwood open cut’s southern mine wall, stretching diagonally across a burning stretch of coal batter.
Heat to rise on Hazelwood
THE management of the Hazelwood mine and its regulation by government is expected to come under fierce scrutiny in coming weeks, as questions arise over the mine's fire preparedness prior to the current emergency.
Young mums’ next challenge
Young mums from the Latrobe Valley hit the books on Monday for the first time since giving birth.
Moe’s surface value
MOE Racing Club's redeveloped surface has already been touted as the new premier racetrack in Victoria by leading local trainer Peter Gelagotis following the facility's first meeting in two years on Tuesday.
Point Henry closure to impact Valley
Alcoa's decision to close its Point Henry aluminium smelter at Geelong, at the cost of 500 direct jobs, will likely cause a ripple effect through Latrobe Valley's electricity generation sector.
Lack of coal forces workers to wait
Workers at Morwell's Energy Brix briquette factory and power station are likely to be stood down this week, after the station's coal supply was severed by the Hazelwood open cut fire.
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