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Rail line message goes out
PEOPLE are being urged to be safe around trains and at level crossings as part of Rail Safety Week. There were 124 “near hits” with…
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Broad push to lower probationary driving age to 17
MEMBER for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad is behind a push to lower the state’s probationary driving age to 17 years of age, and bring it…
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Discovery Centre redevelopment work begins
CONSTRUCTION of the much anticipated redevelopments to the Balranald Discovery Centre began on Monday, and is expected to be completed by December. The Discovery Centre…
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More local jobs at mine with Voluntary Planning Agreement
BALRANALD Shire Council has decided to execute the Voluntary Planning Agreement between council and mining company Iluka Resources Limited. At a council meeting on July…
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Fielding questions on mine
BOTH the proponents and opponents of the proposed Goschen rare earths and mineral sands project set up stalls at last week’s Mallee Machinery Field Days…
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MasterChef semi-finalist Tim Bone’s ‘toastie’ to the future
MasterChef semi-finalist Tim Bone was on hand to give advice to students at the Murray Mallee Local Learning and Employment Network Trades Expo last Wednesday.…
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Berriwillock is a small town with a big heart
THE Berriwillock community has been recognised for its remarkable contribution towards the Good Friday Appeal for The Royal Children’s Hospital, having raised more than $500,000…
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Funds will let councils hire trainees
THE union representing local government workers has welcomed the NSW Government’s commitment to inject $252 million into local councils to fill skills shortages in the…
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Blooming great almonds in focus
THE Mallee Almond Blossom Festival will return to Robinvale this month for the 15th time. Organising committee deputy chair Fiona Serong said the event was…
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Nominate to be a councillor
NOMINATIONS for becoming a Victorian local council candidate open on September 9 and close September 17. However, to become a local council candidate at October’s…










