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Alleged major drug syndicate smashed
DRUGS and cash have been seized and six people, including a Kerang man, arrested following a five-month investigation into an alleged Malaysian drug manufacturing syndicate.…
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Demand for land at Tower Hill’s newest stage
THERE has been strong demand for Tower Hill stage 12 residential development, with lots formally allocated to buyers on Monday. Nineteen lots of varying sizes…
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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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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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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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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…









