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Push for pay system overhaul
BALRANALD Shire Council has called for sweeping reform to the way councillors and mayors are paid in New South Wales, arguing the current system no…
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Victoria is not bushfire ready and lives are at risk, says union
VICTORIA is not bushfire ready and lives are at risk. That is the blunt warning from firefighters who say an aging fleet, falling fuel reduction and broken funding promises have…
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Town needs greenery
IT is a very sad site to drive around our little town and see almost all the nature strips dying. But because it has not rained here since September, lawns…
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Christmas appeal highlights growing pressure on Mallee families
MALLEE Family Care’s 2025 Christmas Appeal has supported more children than ever before, thanks to the generosity of local businesses, community groups and individuals. A total 862 children across the…
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Robinvale set to let dogs off the leash
PLANS for Robinvale’s first fenced off-leash dog park are moving ahead, with community feedback giving the proposal a clear paws up. Swan Hill Council secured State Government funding for a…
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Rate benefit
A SPECIAL rate on commercial, industrial, and tourism properties to fund regional marketing and development will continue for another decade from this year. The rate, currently set to expire on…
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Fleet ‘badly mismanaged’
REGIONAL firefighters are struggling to keep communities safe as Victoria faces a crippling shortage of aerial appliances and outdated equipment, according to Member for Mildura Jade Benham. Ms Benham has…
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Challenging day for Mallee firefighters
DESPITE what’s been described as the worst fire conditions in the region since Black Saturday, no major property losses or injuries have been recorded in the three bush fire events…
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Total fire ban extended statewide for Sunday
AS fires continue to rage across central and north-east Victoria, a total fire ban has been declared for Victoria tomorrow, Sunday, 11 January. A statewide TFB has been in place…
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Supporting young LGBTIQA+ Victorians to thrive
The Victorian Government has continued to support Victoria’s young LGBTIQA+ communities through the latest round of the Healthy Equal Youth (HEY) grants. Minister for Mental Health Ingrid Stitt today announced…
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Out and about: Staying cool at the pool
THE Swan Hill outdoor pool was the place to be this week, with free entry to help locals and visitors stay cool amid the blistering heat. The Guardian photographer Dianne…