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Push to keep V/Line buffet car amid doubts
SWAN Hill councillor Nicole McKay says it’s essential V/Line amenity, comfort or safety isn’t undermined, amid concerns about the future of cafe bar services. Cr…
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Expect discoloured tap water
LOWER Murray Water says customers may notice a change in the colour of water in the coming weeks, but it remains safe to drink. The…
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Balranald Shire update
AS the Murrumbidgee River begins to overflow, Balranald Shire Council general manager Jeff Sowiak has outlining how the shire is managing the emergency. “At this…
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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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