Morwell artists hit hard by Hazelwood mine fire

The Morwell visual arts community are feeling the full impact of the Hazelwood fires.
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Ron Ipsen, Morwellian Scream, Voices of the Valley

Local artists are worried about the overall cultural impact on what is the only gallery space running in Morwell and the Greater La Trobe region. Latrobe Regional Gallery (LRG) has declined to comment on disruptions to its functioning or the effect on its collection. The La Trobe City Council said it would issue a formal statement but has yet to do so.

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Troy Nankervis and Erin Handley
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Troy Nankervis is the ArtsHub Special Reports writer. Erin Handley is a freelance writer and editor for Right Now.