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The chips are down thanks to spud shortage
ONE of Australia’s favourite staples, the humble potato, is in short supply. Pub and fish-and-chip shop owners in Australia have been forced into desperate measures…
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Rabbit busting bait program
WHILE it’s the Chinese Lunar Year of the Rabbit, the North Central Catchment Management Authority and farmers across the region have a different rabbit at…
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Library devotees urged to show love
WHILE February 14 traditionally marks Valentine’s Day, the date also has special meaning for those who love to read. February 14 has also been dedicated…
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‘Suffering’ over Balranald staff shortages Dalton
INDEPENDENT Member for Murray Helen Dalton has voiced concerns New South Wales is stealthily downgrading rural health services and severely impacting health outcomes across her…
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Webster calls health workforce summit
A REGIONAL health workforce summit will be hosted by Member for Mallee Anne Webster in Mildura in March. Dr Webster, the Federal Opposition’s assistant regional…
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Love grows from a gig
IT’S been a huge couple of years for Swan Hill couple Elisha and Tim Bennett. Having met through mutual friends at a gig Tim was…
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General manager for Balranald
BALRANALD Shire Council has appointed its third general manager in less than three years. Craig Bennett assumes the position following the sudden death of Jeffrey…
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Valentine’s Day splurge forecast
AUSTRALIANS are set to splash out $485 million in the name of love this year – up 16.9 per cent on 2022 – with date…
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Brigade rebuild on track
IN firefighting, accuracy, timing and quick-thinking is critical. While there was no smoke and flames to contend with, all those qualities were honed and displayed…
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Tough summer for Balranald tourism operators
ANYONE who said in 2018 the next four summers would be affected by fires, floods and a global pandemic would have been labelled crazy. But…
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