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Conservationists shoot down government duck hunting ‘spin’
THE Victorian Government’s justifications for regulated duck shooting have been called “spin” by a conservation group.In a statement released two days after Christmas, Minister for…
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Firefighters battle Pental Island blaze
MORE than 100 firefighters and 20 trucks were needed to bring a fire under control at Pental Island.The fire, which burnt out 40 hectares, started…
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Walking the walk in Lake Boga
THE already “well-used” Lake Boga walking trail is now officially open for use.Part of a $1.1 million foreshore redevelopment, the track spans more than 4km.Due…
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Slow Christmas for local retailers
LOCAL businesses have been left disappointed after the pre-Christmas retail period.The two weeks before Christmas saw a three-day heatwave that broke records and a power…
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Fire safety in Woorinen
THE Woorinen community is working together to take a proactive approach to fire safety as summer kicks into gear.Following a meeting with the Country Fire…
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LUCKY ESCAPE: Runaway truck tyre just misses pedestrians
A MOTHER and daughter have escaped injury after a near miss with a wayward spare truck tyre.Gaye and Renae Legudi were about to cross the…
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Water boost for Yanga
YANGA National Park’s wetlands will receive up to 94,000ML of environmental water aimed at ensuring continued wetland resilience.The watering action, currently underway, will provide a…
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ELECTRIC BLUES: Lightning strike sees power out across region
MORE than 9000 homes and businesses across the Swan Hill region were left counting the cost of an hour-long power outage on Thursday night.Powercor said…
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Why we love Woorinen
THE local skate park, bush reserve and close-knit community are some of the things which set the Woorinen District apart, according to the region’s younger…
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Principal takes next step
SWAN Hill College principal John Brownstein is sad to be leaving the school, but proud to have been head-hunted by the Education Department to take…
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