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Quinlivan new chair of Murray-Darling Basin Authority

THE Federal Government has appointed Daryl Quinlivan as chair of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority. This follows the retirement of Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston last week. Mr Quinlivan has extensive experience in public service governance and...

11 hours ago

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Smoking ceremony cleanses build sites

A TRADITIONAL smoking ceremony has been held at the sites of the new Swan Hill Tourism and Cultural Hub and Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery. Members of the First Nations community, councillors and stakeholders of the new builds gathered to participate...

21 Dec 2024

News

Concern over Loddon Mallee Network

MEMBER for Mildura Jade Benham is concerned about the looming move of a Loddon Mallee Network to oversee healthcare services in the region. Ms Benham requested an update from Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas on the expected announcement, and was told...

21 Dec 2024

News

Funding boost for Basin

MILLIONS of dollars will flow to NSW communities in the Murray-Darling Basin to create jobs and boost local economies, according to the Federal Government. NSW is the first state to access the Federal Government’s $300 million...

20 Dec 2024

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Truck and ute collide at Reedy Lake

SWAN Hill highway patrol are appealing for witnesses to a collision between a truck and utility that left a man with life-threatening injuries in Reedy Lake on Friday morning. It is believed a utility driver was travelling along the...

20 Dec 2024

News

Crash blocks highway, detours in place

A CRASH at Reedy Lake has forced the closure of Murray Valley Highway in both directions. Detours are in place between Benjeroop-Lake Charm Road and Kerang-Quambatook Road. Follow their direction and allow plenty of extra time detouring through the...

20 Dec 2024

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Inquiry into local government funding reports findings

SWAN Hill Council says it’s “pleased” the final report of a parliamentary inquiry into local government funding and services highlighted issues impacting the municipality, including cost-shifting. The Legislative Council Economy and...

20 Dec 2024

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Affordable housing for key workers

SWAN Hill Council will construct 10 units to help alleviate the housing shortage in Robinvale after receiving Victorian Government funding. The money will come from the Regional Worker Accommodation Fund. The council said it wasn’t able to disclose...

20 Dec 2024

News

Fire ban for Mallee and Wimmera

A TOTAL Fire Ban has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera fire districts for Friday, December 20. No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12.01am until 11.59pm. The CFA has forecast a high fire danger in the...

19 Dec 2024

Business

Work death fine

WOORINEN South fruit grower Cutri Fruit Pty Ltd has been fined $750,000 over the death of a 70-year-old farmhand in January 2022. WorkSafe said the Afghan national died after falling from a moving trailer. Cutri entered an early guilty plea in the...

17 Dec 2024

News

Your fire, your fault, say police

VICTORIA Police is urging people to ensure they are aware of their personal responsibility and accountability when it comes to fires in summer. Operation Safeguard has been implemented to prevent or reduce the impact of intentional and recklessly lit...

17 Dec 2024

News

Basin chief calls time

AIR Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston has announced his retirement as chair of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority. Sir Angus said since his appointment in August 2020, it was a “privilege” to work alongside colleagues, stakeholders, and...

14 Dec 2024