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Act now, warns fire chiefs
NOW is the time for Victorians to act and prepare their properties for this year’s bushfire season. That was the message from fire chiefs as…
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Council candidates pitch for your votes
VOTING closes this Friday for Victorian local council elections. Voters who have not yet voted are urged to do so before it’s too late. Electoral…
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Salvation Army sees reduction in crisis support
WHILE there has been a surge in crisis support during the coronavirus pandemic, the Salvation Army hasn’t seen as many people come through its doors.…
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Parking meters set to be reactivated
SWAN Hill Rural City Council will be reactivating parking meters at the end of the month. Council CEO John McLinden said with recent easing of…
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Cracking almond orchard selected
SELECT Harvests is set to snap up Piangil Almond Orchard for $129 million. The agreement, signed by United Almonds, Bright Light Agribusiness and Lake Lucas…
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Mask rationale questioned by Peter Walsh
MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has questioned the health minister why regional Victorians are required to continue wearing masks. “As of October 13 regional…
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Forced to cough up penalty rates for AFL grand final public holiday
PAYING penalty rates to staff working on public holidays is something that business owners “have to bear”, says a local restaurateur. Even though the the…
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Plans are ‘over and above’
A MASTERPLAN for a new nature reserve plan in Murray Downs has been revealed, promising a space for the whole community and enhancing the natural…
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Pathways to the future
WHILE COVID-19 continues to create an atmosphere of uncertainty, Mallee Family Care says it is offering pathways to future careers. The organisation has expanded its…
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Easing hopes for regional Victoria despite failing to meet Melbourne target
REGIONAL Victorians could have opportunities to socialise expanded soon, despite daily case numbers remaining stubborn across the state. Premier Daniel Andrews flagged further easing of…
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