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Air Quality

Updated 3 PM Wed, May 22 2019

Forecast (next 24 hours): GOOD air quality is expected in Melbourne, and FAIR to locally POOR air quality is expected in Latrobe Valley. Smoke haze also predicted for East Gippsland and Grampians region.

Summary (last 24 hours): GOOD air quality in Melbourne, Geelong and FAIR to POOR in the Latrobe Valley.

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21 May 2019 EPA's online help for farmers EPA has a one stop shop for online advice for the agricultural community, and is taking requests on what farmers need next.
21 May 2019 Think weather to burn off - EPA Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is calling on private landowners to check the weather conditions before burning off after low prevailing winds and private burn offs in the Latrobe Valley contributed to very poor air quality on Sunday and Monday (19 and 20 May).
20 May 2019 Air Quality Update 20 May 2019 The Latrobe Valley is experiencing calm cold conditions this morning. These conditions cause a build-up of airborne particles that may affect local air quality
18 May 2019 Air Quality Update 18/19 May 2019

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