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Extraordinary collection of Tucker portraits
A RARE glimpse into the private world of one of Australia’s most influential artists is set to go on display in Swan Hill this week.…
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EU trade deal sealed
AUSTRALIA has struck a long-awaited free trade agreement with the European Union, opening a vast market of 450 million people, but sparking a fierce backlash from farmers who say they…
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Disaster relief urged
THERE are calls for the Victorian Government to widen its support for farmers and agri-businesses impacted by the March 2026 rain event across the Mallee. The Mildura municipality has been…
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Cultural traditions celebrated
NYAH District Primary School marked Harmony Week with a range of activities celebrating Australia’s diversity. The week recognised that almost half of Australians were born overseas or have a parent…
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Four decades of care
PARAMEDIC Glenn Palmer has celebrated 40 years of service across Ambulance Victoria’s Woodend and Swan Hill branches, in a career marked by significant change. Mr Palmer grew up in Swan…
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Straub eyes Nationals pre-selection
LODDON Shire Mayor Dan Straub could still throw his big hat into the ring in seeking National Party pre-selection for the Murray Plains electorate. He confirmed he was “very, very…
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Teachers strike for better conditions
VICTORIAN teachers stopped work for the first time in 13 years in a push for better pay and conditions, with up to 35,000 teachers rallying in Melbourne. Among the participants…
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Time to rediscover Kirra
There’s something about Kirra, from the pristine open beach to the laidback community vibe to the latest restaurant openings - it’s a popular seaside destination. Back in the day Kirra…
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From the Mayor – Cr Louie Zaffina
Over recent weeks, our shire has experienced a significant rain event. While the moisture was welcome across dryland farming areas, sustained rainfall in parts of our horticultural districts has now…
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Council slams meeting code changes
CHANGES to local council meeting rules that will restrict remote online attendance to meetings has been slammed by Murray River Council as “heavy-handed”. The council at its recent ordinary meeting…
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Council planning figures praised
MORE than 95 per cent of planning applications were processed within 60 days in the final quarter of 2025, with councillors praising staff for delivering results that outperform many other…