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Michelle Brady

Dignity drive a success

THIS festive season will be a little bit brighter for vulnerable women and girls. It’s thanks to the generosity of locals who have put together a bag of essential items as part of this year’s Share The Dignity It’s in the Bag...

07 Dec 2024

News

Shops spread the word

SWAN Hill North retailers have banded together in a bid to boost their presence within the Swan Hill municipality. Retailers at the Chapman Street bricks-and-mortar shopping precinct believe they are the “hidden gem of shops” within Swan...

06 Dec 2024

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Students join mental health fight

A GROUP of Year 9 Tyrrell College students have participated in the Blue Tree Project in a bid to help raise awareness of mental health. A fresh lick of blue paint has transformed the tree which sits out the front of Sea Lake Neighbourhood...

02 Dec 2024

News

Sea Lake ramps up aerial firefighting training

SEA Lake has been selected as a training base for the Country Fire Authority’s aerial firefighting fleet during this year’s fire danger period. The town is the CFA’s busiest airbase in Victoria, with the highest aerial intervention rates, and...

29 Nov 2024

News

Buloke councillors start term

BULOKE Shire Council has re-elected Alan Getley as mayor and elected Graeme Milne as deputy mayor during a special council meeting in Wycheproof on Wednesday. The meeting also confirmed the council’s delegate appointments and set the...

22 Nov 2024

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Crews tackle spot fires along Calder Highway

FIRE crews were put to the test on Saturday, as they worked through extreme weather to contain a number of spot fires along the Calder Highway. A faulty wheel bearing on a trailer was responsible for starting the fire, which ignited at six spots...

19 Nov 2024

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Newly elected Buloke councillors to meet

ELECTED representatives of the Buloke Shire Council will be officially sworn into their new roles on Wednesday. While there is a mix of new and old faces among the councillors, they are all are looking forward to representing the community and...

16 Nov 2024

News

Sea Lake joins special tribute

THE Sea Lake community joined together on Monday to commemorate Remembrance Day. The traditional service brought together many different members of the community – young and old – pausing to remember those who have served and continue to serve in...

15 Nov 2024

News

Students show leadership skills with fun day

A GROUP of Year 9 Tyrrell College students have put their leadership skills to the test, hosting a successful Community Fun Day for Sea Lake. More than 200 people attended the day, which aimed to bring community members together for a fun, social...

08 Nov 2024

Farming and Environment

Less than ideal rain slows hay baling

FARMERS across the region have described last week’s rain as “a little bit more than ideal”, with falls of up to 98mm recorded around the region just weeks out from the start of harvest. Quambatook farmer Brett Hosking said this year’s growing...

22 Oct 2024

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Milne seeks another term

GRAEME Milne was elected to the Buloke Shire Council at a time when it was struggling to stay afloat. The shire, which had a population of just more than 6000 people, had a debt of $7 million. A decade on, council has managed to repay...

18 Oct 2024

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Vibrant vision for shire

BRUCE Stafford’s vision for the Buloke Shire is one that cultivates a vibrant, resilient and inclusive community. Running for the Lower Avoca Ward of the Buloke Shire, Mr Stafford hopes to foster economic growth, support local...

15 Oct 2024