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Accommodation service welcomes housing target
HOUSING targets signal a positive move for the Mallee, according to a regional housing provider. Mallee Accommodation and Support Program has welcomed the Victorian Government’s…
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Cost of water to rise
LOWER Murray Water has set its new urban and rural water pricing for 2024-25, with an increase above the rate of inflation. Managing director Paul…
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Theft a ‘low act’
THE principal of a Swan Hill school targeted in a break-in this week has labelled the theft of the school’s car, keys and electronics as…
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Tourism neighbours unite
KOONDROOK was the gathering place for three mayors and a federal senator last Thursday to celebrate the launch of upgraded foreshore infrastructure along the Murray…
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Petition backs Balranald crossing push
A PETITION calling for improved pedestrian crossings at the Market Street shopping precinct in Balranald has been tabled in NSW Parliament. Member for Murray Helen…
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Small towns ‘overlooked’
MEMBER for Murray Helen Dalton is disappointed that small towns such as Balranald, Tooleybuc and Moulamein were “overlooked” in last month’s New South Wales Budget.…
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Japanese ‘trip of a lifetime’ beckons
HIGH-school students have until July 19 to apply for the “once in a lifetime” 2025 Yamagata cultural exchange. Students who lived in Swan Hill and…
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Dick’s a fan of replica Cross
AVIATION enthusiast and chairperson of the Balranald Southern Cross Colin Jacka was treated to a surprise last Friday when renowned aviator and entrepreneur Dick Smith…
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Silver service from leaders
TWO Lake Boga Scout leaders live by the “be prepared” motto. But they were surprised when announced as recipients of two special service awards by…
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Housing target not accurate
SWAN Hill council is advocating for a more accurate housing target after the Victorian Government released draft local government housing capacity targets. The Statewide Housing…










