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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.

Northe calls for more support

An open letter to the community from Member for Morwell Russell Northe

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.

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