News
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COVID-19 relief extended, but payments slashed for Australians
CORONAVIRUS relief for thousands of businesses and people out of work in the region has been extended. But from October businesses will receive reduced payments…
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Tighter border is ‘not okay’, says Anne Webster
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster has slammed the NSW Government’s stricter border controls, describing the move as a “knee jerk policy” that is bringing unnecessary…
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Democracy stands: Our Place decision remains inside Pioneer Settlement
A FINAL effort to scrap Our Place being built inside the Pioneer Settlement has failed. At council’s ordinary meeting on Tuesday, councillors considered a rescission…
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Hats in the ring for council elections, but mayor undecided
LONG-SERVING Swan Hill Rural City councillor Les McPhee will contest his fourth local council election in October, but the mayor is undecided. First-term Robinvale Ward…
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Waterways given a drink as environmental water is delivered over the next year
WATERWAY health will be bolstered as they receive “much-needed” environmental water delivered over the next year. The Victorian Environmental Water Holder (VEWH) recently launched its…
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Safety marshall reduces hours for Balranald pub
SHAMROCK Hotel Balranald has been forced to reduce dining hours due to the NSW Government’s introduction of a COVID-19 safe hygiene marshall. Co-owner John Radford…
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Mallee electorate boundaries set for review
MALLEE, Victoria’s largest federal electorate, could soon have its boundaries redrawn – and this time, it may even end up smaller. The Australian Electoral Commission…
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A sinking feeling on the Murray
THE latest set of border restrictions do not come as welcome news to Swan Hill’s fishing community, with boating on the Murray River now all…
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Perfect time to rediscover: Words from the Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery
HAVE you ever seen so many cyclists, joggers, families out strolling, and dogs being walked than in recent months? If there has been any good…
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Mungo’s magic despite lockdown
MUNGO National Park traffic has been booming even despite last week’s border closure with Victoria. Mungo Lodge, 150km north-west of Balranald, continues to receive a…










