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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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Barham a tourism town finalist
BARHAM is in the running to take out a top prize at the NSW Top Tourism Town Awards. One of nine finalists in the small…
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Words from the Swan Hill mayor
Community and Events Grants – now available COMMUNITY groups and organisations are invited to apply for up to $5000 through our grants and contributions program.…
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Bank backdown a boost for town
WESTPAC’S decision to keep its Robinvale branch open indefinitely has been labelled a morale boost for the community, which faced the threat of two of…
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