2017
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Balranald council under pressure to lift its game
Balranald Shire Council has been forced to show improvements in its financial performance for what NSW Government believes is poor governance and a lack of financial…
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Fire danger in the Mallee
EMERGENCY services have issues a Total Fire Ban (TFB) for the Mallee region today – it’s first TFB for the 2016/17 summer season. Between 12.01am and 11.59pm no…
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Back to where it began
The official opening of the Murray River wharf at Koondrook on Monday marked the return of locally-built paddle steamer, the PS Alexander Arbuthnot. The last…
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Move inspires colour change
When former Balranald artist Catherine Stewart moved from the outback in the NSW Riverina to alpine country in Victoria’s north-east, she found herself whirling less brown…
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It won’t be all right all the time: Forbes
Jeremy Forbes is “bothered” by the “macho men” culture that exists in the trades industry. “I have spent 25 years in the trade industry as a…
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Taxing issue
FARMERS fear uncertainty around the backpacker tax is threatening the Mallee’s ability to attract labour as they begin to notice a fall in visitor numbers.…
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Courts officially open
THE Swan Hill Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club have officially opened three new hard tennis courts. The new facility and lights were officially opened at…
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Tiger takes out top gong
A WOORINEN club legend has been honoured for her years of service at the club as she was officially handed the 2016 Worksafe AFL Victoria…
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Funding review drive
Swan Hill’s new council has been urged to review the criterion around granting funds to local community groups, particularly religious groups. At last month’s ordinary meeting,…
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Paving the way for quick response
Swan Hill police will now be able to respond to priority one calls sooner after a police only access roadway that cuts through the median strip…
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