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Morale at council ‘appalling’
THE staff morale at Murray River Council (MRC) has been described as “appalling” by United Services Union (USU), as employees call for the sacking of…
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Hotel fee waived for returning NSW residents
NSW residents returning from Victoria will have their hotel quarantine fee waived for the next month to ease the financial burden on returnees. The charge…
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Balranald council general manager sacked amid allegation of racial vilification
BALRANALD Shire Council’s general manager has been terminated from his position following allegations of his involvement in a racial incident. Michael Kitzelmann departs the role…
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Backpackers decide to leave Australia amid global pandemic
MADEC Harvest Services manager Gavin Krake says the national Harvest Trail Information Service had experienced a drop in the number of people looking for work,…
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Man claims 26 children to gain allowance
A ROBINVALE man claimed to have 26 children in order to gain a $15,000 education allowance from tax authorities, a court has heard. Darcy Urquhart…
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Revival rain for crops after a dry July
EARLY August rainfall has boosted farmers spirits with widespread showers falling at just the right time last weekend. Rain fell lightly in Swan Hill on…
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Price rise looms for fruit and veg
CONSUMERS could face paying up to 60 per cent more for fresh fruit and vegetables as COVID-19 tears through the horticulture industry’s backpacker workforce. In…
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Florence is family first as she celebrates her 100th birthday
FLORENCE Plant was born in Marong 100 years ago tomorrow, getting a taste of different lifestyles. Flo has lived the country life in Wedderburn, Huntly,…
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Showcase natural feature with wetland precinct at Wycheproof
A WETLAND precinct and walking trail will revitalise the Wycheproof recreational areas, Buloke council says. Concept drawings for the $350,000 project have been released to…
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Irrigator-funded seats in honour
THE Swan Hill Genealogical and Historical Society recently unveiled two new seats at the Swan Hill Memorial Park. Funding was provided by the former Swan…
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