News
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Motorbike crash, vehicle catches fire
A MOTORBIKE rider has escaped a crash with only minor injuries this week. The man, believed to be in his forties, was travelling on Tooleybuc-Balranald…
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Unis need a tree change: Med students
EXTENDING country placements to post-university medical training may be the key to attracting new doctors to rural regions, according to students on placement in Swan…
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Councillors buy time on residential strategy
UNDER intense lobbying pressure from potential developers, Swan Hill councillors have given themselves a month longer to consider the residential development strategy.The 2012 review of…
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Women’s work
LOCAL mums from around the world are getting crafty in the lead up to Harmony Day. Since November a group of Afghani, Indian, Nigerian, African…
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Harnessing potential
THROUGHOUT his life Arthur Graham has harnessed his potential to better the local community. His contributions to the region start with a long running involvement…
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Yanga film night to display ‘Best of Balranald’
YANGA Lake is set to provide a picturesque backdrop for a special movie night for Balranald residents. The Saphirres will headline the Movies on the…
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Roos hope for 2013 turnaround
LEADERS at Balranald Football Club hope good pre-season training attendance, improvement from the club’s up-and-comers and some new blood will turn around the Roos’ fortunes…
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Council gives drag strip green light
A PROPOSED $8 million motorsport development featuring a new drag racing track has been given the green light from council, despite a $5.5 million shortfall…
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Tragedies prompt push for training
A GROUP of mental health advocates in Balranald are planning on fighting hidden depression in their community by lobbying locals to sign up for suicide…
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Generosity helps men’s shed progress
NYAH District Men’s Shed has thanked local businesses for generously donating an item on the top of their Christmas wish list.The men opened their shed…










