News
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CFA wants blanket ban on fires
BEFORE we say goodbye to winter, the CFA is urging people to check that their electric blankets are in good working order. CFA Chief Officer…
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Council goes to town on Robinvale growth
SWAN Hill Council has acknowledged the true extent of Robinvale’s population by expanding community engagement to drive the town’s future. Established in 2015, the Robinvale…
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Libs vow changes to Murray River camping rules
CAMPERS would need permission from lessee farmers to pitch a tent on Crown lands by the Murray, under a Victorian Liberal Party election promise to…
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Voting via phone during isolation
NEW regulations will mean Mallee residents who have tested positive to COVID-19 will be able to vote via phone in the November State election. The…
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VFF symposium to showcase Victoria’s farming future
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is pulling together a who’s who of the industry to speak at the 2022 VFF Symposium in October. VFF president…
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Catalina Museum’s car park complete
THE new carpark at Lake Boga’s Catalina Flying Boat Museum is complete and ready for use. The space includes 32 parking bays, two disabled spots…
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Derailing train link for hospitals
THE Victorian Opposition is opting to fund new regional hospitals rather than a city train line, pledging $8 billion for regional healthcare if it wins…
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Stop twisting Basin Plan truth
A COMMUNITY water advocacy group has called for a stop to the misinformation, accompanied by “political and media hype”, over water recovery under the Murray-Darling…
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Signage policy to guide safety issues
MURRAY River Council (MRC) has adopted a draft signage policy after issues were raised around signage and structures that posed a risk to pedestrian access…
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La Nina keeps water prices low
WATER allocation prices in the southern Murray–Darling Basin are likely to remain low for a third consecutive year, according to the latest ABARES Water Market…









