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Fuel theft risk
POLICE are keeping a close watch on farm and fuel theft across the region, warning vigilance is key as farmers head into the critical sowing…
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Fairways Festival success
THE inaugural Fairways Festival has been hailed a huge success, with families enjoying a fun-filled afternoon of live entertainment and activities at Murray Downs Golf and Country Club. Murray Downs…
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Communities not volumes
BALRANALD Shire Council Mayor Louie Zaffina warns the Basin Plan risks failing communities unless the review addresses the real impacts on the ground. “We cannot keep redistributing a shrinking pool…
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Swans start season with 2-1 win
Swan Hill has opened their season in impressive fashion, grinding out a hard-fought 2–1 victory on the road against La Trobe University in a tense Round 1 men’s clash on…
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Farrer race approaches
NINE candidates are in the race for Farrer as the upcoming by-election draws near. The list has been building up for the past three months, following former coalition leader Susan…
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Annual rally steps back in time
TRACTORS were humming and steam engines rolling as large crowds gathered for the Mallee Steam, Oil and Machinery Club’s annual rally, where farming equipment from yesteryear once again took centre…
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Coffey’s home success
HARRY Coffey had yet another successful weekend, as he would win twice at two different venues across the state. The first win was in Caulfield on Saturday, riding Oliveanotherday and…
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Tooleybuc pillar recognised
PITCHING into the community is commonsense for Tooleybuc business owner Louise Hogan, who has been recognised for the countless hours she dedicates to helping others and keeping Tooleybuc beautiful. Tooleybuc…
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Regatta prevails despite calm conditions
COMPETITORS from all corners of the country converged on Lake Boga last weekend for an annual Easter regatta that exceeded expectations given the current state of fuel uncertainty. The Lake…
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Local projects nominated
SWAN Hill is chasing national glory, and locals are being urged to get behind the drive. Swan Hill Rural City Council has secured five nominations in the 2026 National Awards…
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Dairy decline signals broader risk
BALRANALD Shire Mayor, Louie Zaffina, has warned the decline of irrigated dairy across the Murray–Darling Basin is an early indicator of a much broader risk to Australia’s food sovereignty. Mayor…