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Worker program extensions ‘positive’, say farmers
FARMERS say the Victorian Government’s decision to extend the Seasonal Harvest Sign-On Bonus and quarantine pathway for Pacific workers is “positive”. “Having those two programs…
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Land owners face rates hike in Swan Hill budget
OWNERS of vacant properties will be slugged 320 per cent more than general rate charges in an effort to address the critical housing shortage in…
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Tigers, Dogs practice match last night
Tyntynder hosted Woorinen in a one-off practice match last night at the Alan Garden Reserve. The match was staged to give the players in each…
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Victoria’s TAFE agriculture training gets review
THE Victorian Government has announced a review to improve agriculture training provided by TAFE colleges across the state. The review, titled The Future of Agriculture…
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Activists post duck shooter ‘cruelty’ on video
LINKS IN STORY BELOW Else Kennedy DISTURBING footage has emerged of what activists have described as “prolonged cruelty” to wounded ducks during Victoria’s duck season.…
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Fire engulfs building and vehicles in Tresco
POLICE are treating a fire at in Tresco that engulfed a building and several vehicles, as suspicious. Six Country Fire Authority vehicles attended the property…
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Tourism, business and the arts welcome further easing of Covid-19 restrictions
PIONEER Settlement staff, motel operators, wedding celebrants and a Swan Hill theatre group are among those breathing a sigh of relief at the further easing…
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Crowds banned and horse dies at Covid-hit Swan Hill Race Carnival
WHILE fashionistas were barred from the three-day Swan Hill Race Carnival at the weekend, Covid restrictions didn’t stop them from painting the town pink. Punters…
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Rural councils have unique opportunities to thrive in a post-pandemic era, says expert demographer Bernard Salt
Esther MacIntyre emacintyre@theguardian.com.auREGIONAL Australia will thrive in a post-pandemic era, according to a new report by renowned demographer and social commentator, Bernard Salt. Commissioned by…
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Tyntynder training a treat
The Guardian caught up with the Tyntynder senior football team at training on Saturday morning at their home ground the Alan Garden Reserve. The boys…









