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‘Lifeblood’ of rural health
THERE is a healthy pulse on Swan Hill when it comes to the human side of healthcare. That’s because three healthcare professionals were nominated at…
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Better compliance needed
THE Sunraysia and Riverina horticulture sector had the second and third highest rate of overall non-compliance with workplace laws, according to the the Fair Work…
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Decorated osteopath is backing the Mallee
IN a region where medical care can be hours away, osteopath Dr Louise Bibby has spent more than 15 years filling the gaps – one…
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“We need mining”: MCA director
A NUMBER of benefits for the wider region and state economy have been identified by VHM Limited, the Victorian Government, and the Gannawarra and Swan…
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Local student to honour fallen soldiers
WHEN Colin Sinclair Kokoda Scholarship recipient Indi Grey arrives in Papua New Guinea this weekend to begin her walk in the footsteps of heroes across…
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Buloke takes aim over VNI West
THE Buloke Shire Council has expressed its disappointment over the “absence of any substantiative information” during a meeting initiated by Transmission Company Victoria (TCV) last…
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Giving a voice to the bush
JOSEPH Connellan grew up on a sheep property in Paika, 15 kilometres north of Balranald, a region where community connections run deep, shaped by shared…
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Record rain for region
THE Swan Hill region has recorded rainfall above the long-term average for June. The rain gauges recorded 27mm for the month, above the historical average…
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How to harness AI
BUSINESS owners and staff will have the chance to sharpen up on their social media skills and embrace the benefits of artificial intelligence at a…
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NDIS cuts will cost the Mallee
PROPOSED National Disability Insurance Agency changes are set to cause huge disruptions to regional areas like the Mallee. From July 1, the NDIA plans to…










