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‘Real, positive’ change for basin communities, Webster says
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster has called on the federal water minister to implement “real, positive” change into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Dr Webster said…
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Levy the ag sector in Swan Hill Inc special rate, Cr Ann Young says
INVESTIGATIONS should be carried out on whether to include the agriculture sector in the region’s marketing incorporation, says councillor Ann Young. “Ever since I’ve been…
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Shaken again as second earthquake hits southern NSW
THE Riverina has been hit by a second earthquake in less than a week. Geoscience Australia recorded a 3 magnitude earthquake at Moolpa, approximately 40…
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Eyes on roadmap out of regional lockdown
ALL eyes will be on Premier Daniel Andrews on Sunday when he delivers a dedicated regional roadmap out of COVID-19 lockdown. As part of its…
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Table grape exports hit record volume
AUSTRALIA’S table grape industry achieved its highest-ever export volume and value this year, producing 152,200 tonnes valued at more than $600 million. Hort Innovation head…
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Walsh wants bridge action
MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has written to the Deputy Prime Minister, calling for his intervention in getting a new bridge for Swan Hill.…
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Predator warning on chat site
THE eSafety Commissioner has urged parents to be extra-vigilant about their children’s internet use in the light of a resurgence of the anonymous chat site…
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Swan Hill council recruiting to support jobseekers during pandemic
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has recruited several new staff as part of the state government’s Working for Victoria initiative. The $500 million Working for…
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Guilty plea on soliciting child porn
A 26-YEAR-OLD man has pleaded guilty to 56 charges related to child pornography and sending “indecent communication” to children under 16 using the Kik app.…
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Regional MPs to vote separately
REGIONAL and rural Victorian MPs should attend parliament in small groups to vote, according to chief health officer Brett Sutton. “For example, regional and rural…
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