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Mad mates on a mission
HERE are four country boys with a very clear message for Canberra – and it’s all about them being mad about the Murray Darling. Because…
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Federal Budget welcome but with gaps
LAST week’s Federal Budget was a “mixed bag” that fell just short of adequately addressing many pressing challenges, particularly in regional areas, according to the…
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Many hands make lighter work for Nyah Nyah West CFA
AS the 100th anniversary of Nyah Nyah West Fire Brigade approaches next year, volunteers of the humble group say they need more members to survive.…
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Council wants public input
SWAN Hill Council Mayor Stuart King says a parliamentary inquiry into local government sustainability provides an avenue to examine existing funding methods and explore alternative…
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Have your say on Murray River Council budget
MURRAY River Council residents are set to be slugged with a 4.7 per cent rise in general rates as the council continues a service level…
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Access boost for lake
KEEN boaters have been given a boost with the recent completion of a new floating pontoon at Lake Boga. Outdoor Recreation Minister Steve Dimopoulos said…
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What’s On this week
FRIDAY 8pm: Live music at Swan Hill Club featuring Cathy Weybury. SATURDAY All day: Central Murray league Round 7. Swan Hill v Kerang, Woorinen v…
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Rural vets miss out again
Sam James RURAL veterinarians are on the front line of biosecurity in Australia’s $71 billion meat and livestock industry, but veterinary students and graduates have…
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Lake Boort open to hunters
LAKE Boort has re-opened to duck hunting after the recent natural relocation of threatened Grey-headed Flying-foxes. Hunting can resume at the wetland from 8am on…
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Climate change motion defeated
THIS week’s Swan Hill City Council meeting was subject to spirited debate as Cr Jacquie Kelly bought a motion to instigate an audit on climate…
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