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Old iron, new spark to fire up
HISTORY will be rolling, rattling and roaring into action on the Australia Day long weekend when Quambatook’s paddocks turn back the clock and put vintage…
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Bogged and nowhere to go
A STOLEN truck, a bogged paddock escape and a firearm find sparked a dramatic early morning police incident in Swan Hill. Police were alerted around 6.30am on Wednesday, 7 January…
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Time to explore some Mekong magic
If it is time for that holiday of a lifetime, a retirement trip with a chance to see and visit exotic countries and cultures then it’s time to explore Viking’s…
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Colignan fire contained
A FOREST fire near Colignan, west of Robinvale, was declared contained on Monday morning after it burned just more than 1000ha of land since it ignited on Friday evening. Forest…
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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…