News
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Murray still leads for drownings
THE Murray River remains the leading river in Australia for drownings, according to Royal Life Saving’s latest report. The report revealed 924 people drowned in…
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Robinvale mourns Villers-Bretonneux mayor
A FORMER mayor of Villers-Bretonneux, and one of the architects of the 38-year twin-town relationship with Robinvale, has died. Dr Hubert Lelieur, who was mayor…
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Grants for women’s wellbeing
A LEADING health promotion agency in the region will provide $100,000 in grants for projects, events and activities supporting women’s health and wellbeing in flood-affected…
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Councils warn of buybacks ‘divide and hurt’
A LOCAL government advocacy group is urging state and federal water ministers to consider the “further divide and hurt” that water buybacks would cause. Federal…
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Koraleigh courts to light up
KORALEIGH’S tennis courts will soon shine brighter thanks to funding to undertake LED lighting updates. Murray River Council was awarded $60,126 under a NSW Government…
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Swan Hill and Robinvale leisure contract extended
SWAN Hill Council has awarded Belgravia Leisure a contract extension to operate a number of its leisure and aquatic facilities. Mayor Les McPhee said council…
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Libraries browsing for youthful ideas
YOUNG people have the chance to be part of a project co-designed with local library staff that could be noticed statewide. People aged between 13…
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Be smart and don’t get burnt
SUNSMART Victoria is warning young people to slip, slop, slap, seek and slide during summer after new data revealed that half of all people admitted…
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Vouchers to get into sport
THE Victorian Government has announced that the next round of sports vouchers are now open. Eligible families can apply for vouchers of up to $200,…
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Housing woes keep workers away, Dalton says
PARAMEDICS are sleeping in cars and tents because they can’t find any houses, according to Member for Murray Helen Dalton. It has prompted the independent…










