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COVID-19 jabs are needed faster, say state MPs
BOTH Victoria’s north-west and NSW’s Murray regions have experienced more than 10 per cent increases in COVID-19 vaccinations over the past two weeks, but leaders…
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Government commits $3m for Barmah Choke Feasibility Study
FARRER MP Sussan Ley has welcomed a $3m commitment from the Federal Government to fully fund a feasibility study into ways to take pressure off…
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Jobseekers jump on the header for a record harvest
AUSSIES have been encouraged to head to the bush and help primary producers overcome a Covid-induced workforce shortage. NSW Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall implored for…
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Vaccine key to get out of lockdowns
THE Doherty Institute says there will be less lockdowns and more freedoms when the nation achieves up to 80 per cent vaccination. Under the modelling,…
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Confusion over plant-based ‘meat’ labelling
HAVE you ever mistakenly bought vegan mince or a plant-based sausage? Meat confusion is the focus of the current Senate inquiry into food labelling practices,…
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Are these rodents friend or foe?
THERE has been plenty of talk about plague numbers of mice and rats this year, but these creatures have some native doppelgangers who are more…
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Future of Mallee services recommended to Vic Government
CALLS for improved freight networks, better digital connectivity and power supply upgrades in the Mallee have shaped recommendations for government action. Victoria’s independent infrastructure advisory…
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Stories from our Hazara community
TUESDAY August 31, is the deadline for US troops to withdraw from Afghanistan and therefore likely the last chance for Swan Hill and Kerang-based Afghans…
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NSW head to polls in December after more delays
NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro was “almost 100 per cent certain” the state’s local government election would go ahead as planned later this year. Speaking…
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Murray Downs Riverside Park development ramps up
MURRAY Downs Riverside Park is already benefiting from its newly formed Section 355 committee, which is finalising plans for a double boat ramp and parking…










