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VFF responds to help bushfire impacted farmers
THE Victorian Farmers Federation is coordinating fodder relief for farmers affected by the devastating Victorian bushfires. There had been a huge response earlier this week,…
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Buses replace trains due to fire damage
TRAIN services continue to be suspended on the Swan Hill and Bendigo lines due to fire damage between Bendigo and Castlemaine. "Our crews are working as quickly and safely as…
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Goodnight committee honoured
THE small team of dedicated volunteers who make up the Goodnight Recreation Reserve and Hall Committee will be recognised for their “outstanding contribution” to the local community later this month…
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Raiders assert dominance
Nyah District v Barham-Koondrook WITH only one loss for the season so far, Barham-Koondrook travelled to Nyah on Saturday with the express intent of stamping their authority on the match,…
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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 longer reflects the reality of…
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Fire permit suspension lifted
THE NSW Rural Fire Service yesterday lifted its fire permit suspensions in Balranald Shire. The restrictions were put in place to help keep the community safe from preventable bush and…
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Webster vows to ‘battle’
MALLEE MP Anne Webster says 2025 proved how hard regional Australians have to fight to be seen, as she vows to keep battling for connectivity, health care and respect from…
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Homes defended
MALLEE strike teams pulled the overnight shift at the Ravenswood grassfire south of Bendigo on Friday, defending homes at risk. Victoria was hit with catastrophic fire conditions on Friday, with…
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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…