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Paddock Run flood initiative nominated for Local Government award
A BULOKE flood initiative driven by the community has been nominated for the 2023 National Awards for Local Government. The Paddock Run flood initiative has…
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Council optimistic over Iluka Resources Balranald Critical Minerals Project
NEW Balranald Shire Council general manager Craig Bennett says he is “cautiously optimistic” about the Iluka Resources Balranald Critical Minerals Project, which was approved several…
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Government ‘hiding’ housing waits
MORE needs to be done to invest in social housing for Swan Hill, according to Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell. The Liberal MP said…
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Nationals MP backs health data opt-out
MALLEE residents must be allowed to opt out of having their private health records automatically shared on a central database, says The Nationals’ Member for…
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Farmers fear Labor’s super hit, says Webster
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster says farmers “have a right” to be concerned about the Federal Government’s superannuation reform. The government announced a doubling of…
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NSW pushes for carp virus release
THERE are renewed calls to unleash the carp herpes virus, as floodwaters create ideal spawning conditions for the pest in western NSW. After six years…
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Murray on the Murray
SKY News Australia presenter Paul Murray will broadcast his show Our Town live from Swan Hill on Sunday night. The episode will celebrate the Murray-Darling…
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Teacher shortage cripples regions
MALLEE students face “poor educational outcomes” amid rampant regional teacher shortages. According to the Australian Education Union (AEU) there were 1500 teacher vacancies in Victoria…
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Help with flood grants
A SPECIALISED team of flood recovery grant assessors will tour the Murray River Council area from Monday to assist locals with grant applications. NSW Reconstruction…
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Mallee health care access poor, survey finds
ALMOST one in six respondents to a health-care experiences survey commissioned by Member for Mallee Anne Webster said their access to health-care was poor or…
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