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Solar farm sod turned
A “GROUND-breaking” event marked the commencement of construction for the 9.47-megawatt (DC) solar farm in Robinvale last week. The Robinvale solar farm project, which is…
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Solar farm opens gates
THE Swan Hill solar farm will throw open its gates this weekend, inviting community members to get up close and personal with renewable energy. Impact…
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SPOOKY SETTLEMENT
PIONEER Settlement will be transformed to a place of ghosts, jack-o-lanterns and children dressed up for trick or treating. Swan Hill charity for sick children…
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Snakes soak in the sun
AS the region heats up, people have been warned that snakes are now slithering out of winter hibernation. A local snake catcher has already responded…
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Rules still ‘unclear’, council says
SWAN Hill Rural City Council says planning rules for on-farm worker accommodation are still unclear, despite a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) declaration received…
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Hotter, drier over 30 years
LONG-TERM weather data has confirmed the Mallee is getting hotter and drier. The report – A climate guide for agriculture-Mallee – has revealed a 7…
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Caring for carers
WHEN you’re a carer for someone else, it’s always important to also take care of yourself. Barb Van Laarhoven has been a carer for her…
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Climate changing fire seasons
HUMAN-induced climate change is the most likely driver behind Australia’s earlier and longer fire seasons, according to new research. Country Fire Authority (CFA) manager research…
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Safe sex statistics alarming
WITH the region recording one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in Victoria, young people gathered over a series of forums held across the Mallee…
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Fruit fly found in passionfruit
CERTAIN passionfruit have been removed from supermarket shelves in Swan Hill and Mildura after fruit fly larvae was discovered in a batch in South Australia.…
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