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‘Below the limits of concern’

Coal ash tests reveal "nothing of concern" says Environment Protection Authority.

Keep records: respiratory lawyer

One of the most experienced asbestos lawyers in Australia is advising Latrobe Valley residents to document their health problems amid the smoke crisis.

Health centre opens

A health assessment centre opened in Morwell on Friday following calls by the community.

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.

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.

Special anniversary for Baringa

Forty years of helping Gippsland children with mild intellectual disabilities reach their goals will be celebrated at Baringa School on Sunday.

Focus on severe mental illness

A LATROBE Valley mental health service will be better equipped to assist those with a severe and persistent mental illness after securing $100,000 in Federal Government funding.

Top immunisation marks for Valley

LATROBE City parents are adhering to government messages to immunise their children, with 95.2 per cent of five year-olds fully immunised in 2013 - two per cent above the state level.

Young mums’ next challenge

Young mums from the Latrobe Valley hit the books on Monday for the first time since giving birth.

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