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Council workers ‘targeted’ by abuse
WHAT Buloke Shire calls unprecedented levels of aggressive behaviour towards council staff has prompted a zero-tolerance campaign. The council says it has seen a significant…
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Finding ways to connect
COMMUNICATION is a fundamental human right that we often take for granted. Yet, for one in seven Australians, the ability to communicate effectively can become…
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Car club boost for dialysis unit
PEOPLE who need dialysis in Swan Hill will benefit from a generous donation on behalf of the Swan Hill Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club. The…
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Mining boss to step aside
MINING development company VHM Ltd is searching for a new managing director or chief executive officer to take over from Graham Howard. Mr Howard will…
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Prepare for fire season
MALLEE residents should prepare for an early start to the fire season, with the forecast of a drier and warmer spring. Victoria’s drier than average…
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Women share journey to politics
LOCAL businesswomen and members of the wider community recently heard from three Victorian MPs about their experiences as women in parliament. Business and Professional Women…
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More space for art
SWAN Hill Regional Art Gallery’s permanent collection will finally become exactly that, regardless of other exhibitions being staged. The gallery is set to double its…
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Heritage was studied, council says
BULOKE Shire Council says it undertook required cultural heritage studies when developing Lake Tyrrell as a tourism destination. In response to the heritage protection application,…
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Lake Tyrrell tourism fears
THERE are fears all activities could be shut down at Lake Tyrrell (Direl) should a Federal Government application for heritage protection be granted. Sea Lake…
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For women, last year was 421 days
FRIDAY marks 56 days past the end of the financial year – the extra days women have to work on average to earn the same…










