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Pioneer Settlement ready for whatever comes
SITUATED on the banks of the Murray River, the Pioneer Settlement is right on the front line of the fight against the possible major flood…
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Murray major peak delayed, more time to prepare
EMERGENCY services at the Australian Defence Force are continuing efforts to fortify low-lying areas along the Murray River, but the major peak has been pushed…
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Going the distance for charity
THIS year’s annual Long Ride charity event was longer than usual for some. A detour was needed after some stumbled across roadblocks between Deniliquin and…
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Telephone voting for flooded areas
THE eligibility for telephone assisted voting in this year’s state election has been extended to people who have been affected by the flooding. Voters in…
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Rains are a blooming problem for Tyntynder flower farms
IT’S almost business as usual even as the big wet creates new challenges for an award-winning Swan Hill organic flower farm during its busiest time…
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VFF boss silent on election bid
Victorian Farmers Federation president Emma Germano is leaving her supporters – and challengers – in the dark over whether she will stand for another term…
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Murray River boating ban extended to Robinvale
A BAN on boating, fishing and swimming in the Murray River has been extended to Robinvale by the NSW State Emergency Service. The river was…
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Firefighters prepare for all scenarios
TWENTY-five new Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) seasonal firefighters were put through their paces in Mildura last week as part of a rigorous training course…
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Speewa Ferry service still running
AS the water keeps rising in the Murray River, one crossing that will be able to keep operating for a bit longer is the Speewa…
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Piangil flood pop-up meeting
DOZENS of residents and business operators shared their concerns with authorities during community drop-in sessions at Piangil and Nyah on Wednesday. Mallee Catchment Management Authority…
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