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Time to relocate

Hundreds of 'at risk' Morwell residents have approached the State Goverment for relocation assistance, after they were advised to leave the area on Friday afternoon.

Postal deliveries to Morwell suspended

Australia Post will temporarily suspend delivery rounds to street addresses in Morwell beginning today.

Hold your breath

"This isn't good ... we really shouldn't be breathing this." Debate surrounding the health impact of microscopic airborne particles continues in Morwell.

No stone unturned in arson hunt

Police say they will exhaust "every avenue" in the hunt for the arsonist responsible for the 9 February Driffield fire.

Just plain torture

Before the choking waves of smoke engulfed Morwell, the asbestos related scarring in John Turner's lungs felt at times like knives in his chest.

‘The day we moved Sacred Heart’

Sacred Heart Primary School students who relocated from Morwell to Newborough because of the smoke crisis have put texta to paper to express their feelings.

Haze hurts small business

Morwell business-owners fear the economic impacts of the smoke crisis will continue to the point of no return.

Music, acts and market

MORE Gippsland performers and stall holders than ever before will be present at this year's Boolarra Folk Festival.

FedUni kicks off O-Week

EAGER students experienced their first day on campus at Federation University's Gippsland campus on Monday and the beginning of their week-long orientation.

DHS assistance available

Latrobe Valley residents need more information about emergency relief grants made available immediately, the State Opposition has said during a visit to the fire-affected town of Morwell.

Rosy glory amid the smoke

Amid the ongoing health emergency consuming Morwell, 83 year-old Joan Noy still finds time to do what she loves.

Smoking out the fire facts

MORE than 500 Latrobe Valley residents are expected to voice their anger against the lack of information provided in response to the Hazelwood mine fire at a demonstration on Sunday from 2pm at Immigration Park, Morwell.

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