News
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Locals dig Root Festival
THE Ouyen Mallee Root Festival is making its grand return this year with a strong focus on live music, good food and fun. The Mallee…
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Housing summit seeks solutions
A HOUSING summit next month will zoom in on growing regions and discuss innovative ways to deliver affordable housing, but the Opposition says it’s “cold…
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Robinvale health chief rejects ‘turmoil’ claims
THE acting chief executive of Robinvale District Health Services says the facility is “not in turmoil”, despite claims from health sector insiders that it is…
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MP lobbies minsterson regional priorities
MEETING federal ministers to raise issues crucial to the Mallee is part of speaking up for regional Australia and building political relationships, Member for Mallee…
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Turfrey no longer with MDAS
AFTER months of uncertainty, Mallee District Aboriginal Services and chief executive Jacki Turfrey have decided to part ways. Ms Turfrey had been on indefinite unplanned…
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Regional jobless rate’s record low
VICRORIA’S regional unemployment rate fell again in August to another record low, and remains the lowest in the country. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)…
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Eat, Play, Cash Back
DINING and entertainment will now be more affordable for Victorians across the state as they can eat, play and get cash back. The Victorian government…
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Mask mandate ends
PUBLIC transport users in Swan Hill can breathe easier with mask wearing no longer mandatory on public transport. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas announced the…
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Above average rain to end year
THE Mallee faces a high chance of above-average rainfall in the final three months of 2022, the Bureau of Meteorology’s long-range outlook predicts. The bureau’s…
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Risk management win
MURRAY River Council has taken home an award for excellence in risk management. Announced at the Statewide Mutual Risk Management Excellence Awards, council took out…










