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Flood hit to insurance premiums
RESIDENTS across Balranald Shire have seen their insurance premiums skyrocket or been told they can no longer be covered. Following last year’s flooding of parts…
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Search for skilled labour answers in Robinvale
SOLUTIONS ranging from more migration to an amnesty for workers already here have been flagged to address skilled labour shortages during talks in Robinvale. The…
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Scams target rental seekers
VICTORIA Police have warned the community to be aware of increased online rental scams, targeting those seeking accommodation. As demand for rentals grows across the…
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Planner shortage ‘severe’
SWAN Hill Council is urging residents to be patient with its planning department as it faces “severe” staff shortages. Director of development and planning Heather…
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Bush Kinder program takes root in Robinvale
A NEW bush kinder for kids in the Robinvale district is taking root. Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperative is partnering with the Mallee CMA to develop…
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Smiling seamstress showed Mallee’s spirit of caring
PHYLLIS Braybrook spent most of her life in the Mallee, as a farmer’s daughter and in many employed and volunteer roles over 86 years. Her…
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Fruit fly levy push
HORTICULTURAL groups in the Murray Valley say they may push for a levy on all residents in the fight against fruit fly after Victorian Government…
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Homeless experton board at MASP
A NEW recruit at Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) will bring more than 25 years of experience in the homelessness sector to his new…
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School abuse cases ‘tip of the iceberg’
A LEADING law firm is seeking information about historic child sex abuse from former students of a Catholic school in Ouyen, and says current allegations…
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Accommodation challenge for tennis pro
TENNIS professional Alicia Smith believes more needs to be done to secure short-term accommodation for major sporting events. The Brisbane-based player competed in two International…
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