politics
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Bilkey and Cohen to return to council
MURRAY River Council will continue under the leadership of Mayor Cr Chris Bilkey and Deputy Mayor Cr Nikki Cohen following Tuesday’s mayoral election. This is…
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Helen Dalton calls for relief for rural teachers
NSW state MP for Murray Helen Dalton has called for urgent changes to current teaching conditions, as teachers statewide participated in their first statewide strike…
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Debate on amendments to pandemic Bill leave MPs nodding off
MEMBER for Northern Victoria Tim Quilty fell asleep during a marathon debate in Parliament on amendments to the controversial Pandemic Management Bill on Wednesday. The…
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Pallet shortage could lead to ‘absolute chaos’ for farmers, says Walsh
VICTORIAN Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas should “get out of the way” if she can’t secure more timber amid a shortage of pallets, according to Murray…
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Swan Hill deputy mayor appointed after debate of duties
COUNCILLOR Bill Moar was appointed Deputy Mayor at the November meeting of Swan Hill Rural City Council, but not before elected members were split on…
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Mallee jobs growth gets a boost
A NEW employment facilitator has been appointed to help drive jobs growth in the Mallee. Tony Laria, who has extensive stakeholder and project management experience,…
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Cupper calls for Robinvale land rezoning
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper says rezoning of land in Robinvale will help boost housing options in the township. “Swan Hill Council is currently undertaking…
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Mallee roads smashed due to derailment
FARMERS say regional roads in north-west Victoria will be smashed by thousands of additional truck movements this harvest while the Murray Basin Rail Project remains…
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MADAME MAYOR: Jade Benham to lead the council
JADE Benham from Bannerton is the new Swan Hill Rural City Mayor, elected unopposed on Tuesday. Cr Benham was nominated by Cr Anne Young, and…
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Gorey and Crowe get second terms
LOCAL government stalwarts Neil Gorey and Ann Crowe are returning uncontested to Murray River Council (MRC). Crs Gorey and Crowe will serve a second term…
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