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EU trade deal sealed
AUSTRALIA has struck a long-awaited free trade agreement with the European Union, opening a vast market of 450 million people, but sparking a fierce backlash…
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Disaster relief urged
THERE are calls for the Victorian Government to widen its support for farmers and agri-businesses impacted by the March 2026 rain event across the Mallee.…
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Cultural traditions celebrated
NYAH District Primary School marked Harmony Week with a range of activities celebrating Australia’s diversity. The week recognised that almost half of Australians were born…
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Four decades of care
PARAMEDIC Glenn Palmer has celebrated 40 years of service across Ambulance Victoria’s Woodend and Swan Hill branches, in a career marked by significant change. Mr…
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Straub eyes Nationals pre-selection
LODDON Shire Mayor Dan Straub could still throw his big hat into the ring in seeking National Party pre-selection for the Murray Plains electorate. He…
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Teachers strike for better conditions
VICTORIAN teachers stopped work for the first time in 13 years in a push for better pay and conditions, with up to 35,000 teachers rallying…
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Time to rediscover Kirra
There’s something about Kirra, from the pristine open beach to the laidback community vibe to the latest restaurant openings – it’s a popular seaside destination.…
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From the Mayor – Cr Louie Zaffina
Over recent weeks, our shire has experienced a significant rain event. While the moisture was welcome across dryland farming areas, sustained rainfall in parts of…
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Council slams meeting code changes
CHANGES to local council meeting rules that will restrict remote online attendance to meetings has been slammed by Murray River Council as “heavy-handed”. The council…
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Council planning figures praised
MORE than 95 per cent of planning applications were processed within 60 days in the final quarter of 2025, with councillors praising staff for delivering…
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