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Straub eyes Nationals pre-selection
LODDON Shire Mayor Dan Straub could still throw his big hat into the ring in seeking National Party pre-selection for the Murray Plains electorate. He…
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Teachers strike for better conditions
VICTORIAN teachers stopped work for the first time in 13 years in a push for better pay and conditions, with up to 35,000 teachers rallying…
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Time to rediscover Kirra
There’s something about Kirra, from the pristine open beach to the laidback community vibe to the latest restaurant openings – it’s a popular seaside destination.…
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From the Mayor – Cr Louie Zaffina
Over recent weeks, our shire has experienced a significant rain event. While the moisture was welcome across dryland farming areas, sustained rainfall in parts of…
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Council slams meeting code changes
CHANGES to local council meeting rules that will restrict remote online attendance to meetings has been slammed by Murray River Council as “heavy-handed”. The council…
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Council planning figures praised
MORE than 95 per cent of planning applications were processed within 60 days in the final quarter of 2025, with councillors praising staff for delivering…
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Cash boost for Robinvale town centre
WORKS to revitalise Robinvale’s town centre are expected to begin before the end of this year. Improvements to Perrin Street and Caix Square will include…
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New portfolio
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster’s shadow ministry portfolios have swapped under new Nationals leader Matt Canavan. Dr Webster has been handed the regional health portfolio,…
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Water on the table at Barham
A REGIONAL backlash is boiling over as frustrated farmers and community leaders prepare to take their fight against the Murray-Darling Basin Plan to the public…
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No bookings needed for Loud at Library
YOUNG voices and vibrant performances will again fill Swan Hill Regional Library as Loud at the Library returns this month. The much-loved annual event, hosted…
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