News
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Visa change gives refugees ‘real spring in their stride’
THE change to temporary protection visas announced this week will impact the lives of many asylum seekers in Swan Hill, hopefully for the better. Local…
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Park worse for wear after irrigation issues
SWAN Hill’s tourism showpiece, Riverside Park, is looking decidedly shabby after problems with a new irrigation system caused large patches of grass to die off.…
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Much-loved horse leaves a legacy
ON a quiet day at the Pioneer Settlement, it’s often the clatter of Clydesdale horse Gemma that echoed through the yesteryear Mallee village. But her…
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Heritage vision: Moulamein beats a path to a tourist trail
GETTING down to the nuts and bolts of the Moulamein Heritage Village, everything moved and restored has a story to tell. From the woolshed, horse…
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Teacher attraction program
THE New South Wales Government hopes new financial packages will help woo teachers to rural communities. The incentives include $10,000 to help cover stamp duty…
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Benanee Road set for $1.6m boost
THE NSW Government has allocated Benanee Road in Euston $1,650,000 for gravel resheeting. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the Benanee Road…
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Walsh calls for levee upkeep
MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has called on the Victorian Government to maintain levee banks following last year’s flood crisis. “The people on the…
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NSW Government backs new Murray tourism campaign
THE NSW Government has announced efforts to attract new visitors to the Murray region after a challenging summer affected by flood. Tourism and major events…
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MP pushes for rally report
MEMBER for Mildura Jade Benham has requested the release of a planning document to help determine the future of the Sea Lake Mallee Rally. Speaking…
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Community guides new MASP priorities
The Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) has announced changes to its client services and operations to focus on priorities identified by the community. MASP…










