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Homebush saddles up for rodeo
HOMEBUSH Recreation Reserve is all set to host the annual Homebush Rodeo this weekend. Homebush Recreation Club treasurer Sandy Pippins said she was excited about…
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Flood recovery grant teams set to arrive
A SPECIALISED team of flood recovery grant assessors will arrive in Balranald Shire this month to assist residents, business owners and primary producers with grant…
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Patient support payments too slow, says Peter Walsh
MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh is concerned the “failing” popular transport assistance scheme will be a victim of next month’s State Budget. The Victorian…
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Youth Homelessness Matters Day focusses attention on issue
A FOCUS on youth homelessness highlights just how desperate the need is for a solution to the crisis, according to Mallee Accommodation and Support Program.…
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Burden pushing essential workers to brink
THE average essential worker in northern Victoria spends about half of their wage on rent, creating pressure that is pricing workers out of their communities,…
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Swan Hill Council defends sending delegates to local government conference in Canberra
SWAN Hill Council Mayor Les McPhee has defended sending a three-person delegation to the annual Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly in Canberra. Council…
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Warning on wild mushrooms
MALLEE residents are being warned of the dangers of consuming wild mushrooms, as wet and cooler weather provides ideal growing conditions for certain poisonous species.…
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Business invited to compete
SWAN Hill Council would be open to meeting with the 2026 Commonwealth Games organising committee to discuss potential opportunities for the region, according to Mayor…
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Mallee-raised Senator’s unity call on Voice
A FIRST Nations Senator who grew up in the Mallee believes a resounding “yes” vote in the Indigenous Voice referendum will help re-write harrowing statistics.…
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Homeless stats surge in Swan Hill
THE number of homeless people in Swan Hill has almost tripled in five years and the number waiting for social housing has also ballooned. Australian…
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