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Fund for regional areas with bookings cancelled
A FUND has been established to assist regional accommodation businesses affected by the lockdown on some metropolitan suburbs. It’s specifically aimed at operators who will…
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Confidence crushed
VICTORIAN farmer confidence has been crushed by the significant short-term uncertainty of COVID-19, according to a new survey. Rabobank’s latest Rural Confidence Survey, released last…
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Balranald general manager under fire over racist claims
MEMBER for Murray Helen Dalton has called for the sacking of Balranald Shire Council’s general manager following a racial vilification complaint. It is alleged the…
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NSW bans Melburnians in virus hotspots
MELBOURNE residents living in virus hotspots caught travelling to NSW will face hefty penalties, the NSW Government has announced. NSW public health orders preventing travel…
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Locals urged to check their skin
APPROXIMATELY two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70, according to an Australian cancer charity. According to Cancer…
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‘No room for racism’
NEW South Wales Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock says there is no room for racist or bullying behaviour in the NSW local government sector.…
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Fees and charges deferred at info centre
BALRANALD Shire Council has deferred proposed Visitor Information Centre fees and charges, easing the pressure on tourism operators in the region. In an extraordinary meeting…
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Look ahead for safety sake
WHEN you think about it, everyday life can present numerous hazards to our eyes and vision. The most obvious is through specific tasks in the…
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Network to prevent suicide
SWAN Hill is a step closer to having a community suicide prevention network after a meeting of community members voted in favour last month. While…
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Take the shackles off, MP urges
THERE are mounting calls for the open sign to be hung out in regional Victoria. It comes as the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause major…
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