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Council rejects industry rate relief plea
BALRANALD Council has rejected a push for industry-wide rate relief for dried vine fruit growers impacted by extreme weather, instead urging State and Federal Governments…
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Coalition fighting for relevance
THE Farrer by-election had shattered the myth of the “safe” rural seat, according to veteran political commentator Barrie Cassidy, who warned the Coalition was now…
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Farley hits ground running
ONE Nation’s newest MP wasted no time settling into federal politics, heading to Canberra last week to learn the ropes just days after his history-making…
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Local veteran earns Invictus call up
YEARS after leaving active service, Wayne Hale is once again preparing to represent the Green and Gold after being selected to compete in the Invictus…
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Dearest love story
THE recipe for a 70-year romance is so blindingly simple. Just ask Alan Dean. As he and wife Helen last Thursday celebrated their 70th wedding…
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Shade shame
PARENTS and staff at Nyah West Kindergarten say they are fed up after waiting almost a decade for a replacement shade sail at the centre,…
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Free legal support available
FREE legal support will be available across the Mallee this month as part of Victorian Law Week, with residents encouraged to seek help before small…
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Strong community spirit at Nyah
STRONG relationships, personalised learning and a close-knit community continue to define life at Nyah District Primary School, according to different staff who said the small…
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Divisive budget falls flat
THIS week was a turning point for Australians as the two governing forces in Canberra laid out very different visions for our nation. Labor chose…
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Around the churches
Anglican LAST Sunday parishioners and visitors enjoyed a sumptuous banquet in honour of all mothers and those who mother. It truly was a celebration of…










