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Green light
THE Victorian Government has signed off on a key work plan for one of the state’s biggest rare earths projects, clearing the way for new…
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Rental crisis worsens
REGIONAL Victoria is in the grip of a rental crisis so fierce that experts say affordability has plunged to its lowest level on record. The…
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P-12 colleges facing a bleak future
MALLEE schools are concerned after the Victorian Government slashed a critical school funding allowance, leaving small P-12 colleges facing a bleak future. Member for Mildura…
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Flag drama overblown, says former council worker
SWAN Hill residents may be wondering why the Australian flag has gone with the wind atop the town’s historic clocktower, but a former council worker…
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Fire destroys 300 acres
DOZENS of firefighters were called to a fast-moving grass and scrub fire at Nowie, west of Swan Hill, on Thursday. A CFA spokesperson said firefighters…
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Driver arrested for drugs and drink driving
SWAN Hill police stopped a vehicle on the Murray Valley Highway on Saturday night after detecting it travelling at 126km/h in a 100km/h zone. The…
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Connecting urban and rural Australia
HAMISH McIntyre grew up on the land in Queensland, learning the rhythms of farming from his family. Today, he runs a sprawling family business across…
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Events not to miss this week and upcoming
TODAY Evening: Live music at Lake Boga Hotel featuring Paul Rovere. 6pm-8pm: Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery opening. Remarks by the mayor. New exhibiton A…
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U-turn on speed limit
THE Federal Government has abandoned a plan to reduce speed limits on thousands of roads to 70km/h following a major backlash from regional communities. The…
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Self-discovery fuels book
GREG Keyes was halfway through writing what he hoped would become the most comprehensive resource he had ever created when he felt something unusual happening.…










