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Councillors tour Goschen mine project sites
SWAN Hill councillors were given a tour of the proposed Goschen rare earths and mineral sands mine project last week. Since entering a memorandum of…
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Scout Hamish was prepared for South Korea heat
SCOUTS from across the globe sweltered through a South Korean heatwave earlier this month, but one Lake Boga Scout was prepared. Fifteen-year-old Venturer Scout, Hamish…
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Ultra-heavy fire fighting tanker for Balranald
IN preparation for the upcoming fire season, Balranald Rural Fire Service has strengthened their fleet of firefighting vehicles. The most recent addition, a Category 6…
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Lack of housing holds back district, council tells Legislative Council’s inquiry
LACK of housing is stifling the expansion of the Swan Hill municipality, especially employment, business and population growth, according to council’s submission to a parliamentary…
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Going nuts over almonds
ROBINVALE’S 14th annual Mallee Almond Blossom Festival was a huge success on Sunday with people lining up at the gates well before opening time. More…
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Farmers ‘hit over the head’ by Lake Tyrrell move
THE Sea Lake farming community say they’ve been left in the dark over plans to protect Lake Tyrrell under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…
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Vets remember Vietnam
A SMALL group of Vietnam veterans, their families and members of the public came together on Friday morning to acknowledge Vietnam Veterans’ Day. The solemn…
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Council needs to invest in town’s caravan park
BALRANALD Shire administrator Michael Colreavy has urged council to invest significant money to improve the town’s caravan park. Mr Colreavy made the comments at last…
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Water juggle tip in dry weather
NEAR-full water storages and the likely return of dry weather patterns are two factors influencing Murray River system management strategies for the year ahead. The…
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Appliance alert after dryer fire
VICTORIAN fire services are calling on households to ensure their electrical equipment and appliances are up to scratch following a clothes dryer fire which destroyed…










