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MDBA review blasted as ‘satire’
THE Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s (MDBA) review of its own performance — which showed “good outcomes” — has been slammed as “satire” amid renewed calls for…
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Quacking way to start new year
A SEA of rubber yellow ducks will again race down the Murray River for the 30th SES duck race on New Year’s Day. The annual…
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Level crossing near miss captured on camera
A UTILITY somehow managed to miss being hit by a freight train travelling in Woorinen last week. Vision captured by the Melbourne-based V/Line driver showed…
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Warning for Ross River virus in north-west Victoria
RESIDENTS and visitors to the region are being warned to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases such as Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus. Deputy…
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Upgrades for consistent fire warnings
IMPROVEMENTS are being rolled out to the way bushfire incidents are displayed to the Mid Murray community, including through the NSW RFS website and Fires…
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Increased presence on Mallee roads during festive season
SWAN Hill highway patrol will increase their presence on the Mallee roads as visitors and locals travel during the festive season. Swan Hill police are…
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Transforming career education
A NETWORK of education and business professionals came together earlier this month for a School Industry Round Table (SIRT). Held at the Grain Shed, the…
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A big beet unearthed in Swan Hill garden
SWAN Hill resident Ernie Thompson has unearthed a second monster beetroot from his vegetable garden. Seven years ago, Mr Thompson was featured in The Guardian…
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Heartfelt wish at Christmas for Swan Hill girl in palliative care
THE family of a Swan Hill girl in palliative care is looking to the community to dig deep to assist the family financially. A GoFundMe…
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Journalist to address Balranald on Australia Day
JOURNALIST Bruce Elder will be the special guest at the Australia Day celebrations in Balranald and Euston next year. Mr Elder will attend as part…









