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No rush needed for tax return
TAXPAYERS have been warned not to lodge their tax returns too early. Last year 142,000 people who lodged in the first two weeks of July…
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Roos to play in Central Murray
THE Ultima Football Netball Club will be playing in the Central Murray Football Netball League next season, with confirmation coming via a media release this…
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From Balranald to the deep
A NEWLY identified species of octopus has brought recognition to a Balranald-born marine biologist. The deep sea discovery was named ‘Cirroteuthis kirrilyae’ in recognition of…
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Honour for fire service stalwart
NEW South Wales Rural Fire Service Lower Western Zone manager Stephen Walker’s dedication to support the Wentworth Shire and Balranald Shire Council areas was acknowledged…
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Budget gets green light
BULOKE Council has adopted its 2025/26 budget, headlined by a forecast $28.8 million operating surplus. Mayor Cr Alan Getley said the council’s financial sustainability was…
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A step towards reconcilation
MALLEE Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) have released their first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) on the eve of NAIDOC week, with the organisation continuing its…
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Have your say on pet survey
COUNCIL is consulting residents on domestic pets to guide procedures for their management over the next four years. Swan Hill Rural City Council’s Domestic Animal…
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More needed for women in sports
“AN old boss described me as a problem that he would get rid of, because of my gender,” said Jessie Chester, the operations manager at…
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River group gets national backing
THE Murray River Group of Councils has secured national support for seven key policy motions after taking its advocacy to Canberra last week, marking a…
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A captain’s legacy
AFTER more than five decades of dedication to the sport and leadership of his local club, Doug Chalmers is celebrating 50 years as captain of…










