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Victoria is not bushfire ready and lives are at risk, says union
VICTORIA is not bushfire ready and lives are at risk. That is the blunt warning from firefighters who say an aging fleet, falling fuel reduction…
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Town needs greenery
IT is a very sad site to drive around our little town and see almost all the nature strips dying. But because it has not…
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Christmas appeal highlights growing pressure on Mallee families
MALLEE Family Care’s 2025 Christmas Appeal has supported more children than ever before, thanks to the generosity of local businesses, community groups and individuals. A…
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Robinvale set to let dogs off the leash
PLANS for Robinvale’s first fenced off-leash dog park are moving ahead, with community feedback giving the proposal a clear paws up. Swan Hill Council secured…
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Rate benefit
A SPECIAL rate on commercial, industrial, and tourism properties to fund regional marketing and development will continue for another decade from this year. The rate,…
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Fleet ‘badly mismanaged’
REGIONAL firefighters are struggling to keep communities safe as Victoria faces a crippling shortage of aerial appliances and outdated equipment, according to Member for Mildura…
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Challenging day for Mallee firefighters
DESPITE what’s been described as the worst fire conditions in the region since Black Saturday, no major property losses or injuries have been recorded in…
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Total fire ban extended statewide for Sunday
AS fires continue to rage across central and north-east Victoria, a total fire ban has been declared for Victoria tomorrow, Sunday, 11 January. A statewide…
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Supporting young LGBTIQA+ Victorians to thrive
The Victorian Government has continued to support Victoria’s young LGBTIQA+ communities through the latest round of the Healthy Equal Youth (HEY) grants. Minister for Mental…
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Out and about: Staying cool at the pool
THE Swan Hill outdoor pool was the place to be this week, with free entry to help locals and visitors stay cool amid the blistering…
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