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Recognising International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day has a long and powerful history in Australia, reflecting more than a century of activism, reform and progress toward gender equality. The…
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Protecting the Gannawarra’s roadside native vegetation
GANNAWARRA Shire Council says complaints about the removal of protected roadside vegetation are being taken seriously and are under review. The council said it played…
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Dairy industry reunites
VICTORIA’S dairy farmers will again be represented by a single body, following a reunification agreement announced on Wednesday. The Victorian Farmers Federation confirmed that United…
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Workshop to shape drought resilience funding for Mallee communities
COMMUNITY groups in the Mallee are being invited to help shape how up to $900,000 in funding is spent to strengthen local drought resilience. The…
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Council planning figures praised
MORE than 95 per cent of planning applications were processed within 60 days in the final quarter of 2025, with councillors praising staff for delivering…
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Measles cases rise as health officials warn of vaccination gaps
HEALTH authorities are urging people to check their vaccination status as measles cases rise across Victoria. The Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit is calling on…
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Firewood collection areas now open
VICTORIANS can now collect free firewood for personal use from designated state forest firewood collection areas. Due to ongoing elevated fire risk, the season will…
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Expanding care at chemists
THE oral contraceptive pill will be available to women over 18 without a script at participating pharmacies from July, as the State Government expands the…
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Year in review December
Tuesday, 2 December THE Victorian Government approved a key work plan for VHM Limited’s Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project in the Mallee. The…
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Tourist in your own backyard
Discover the beautiful New South Wales riverside town of Barham in The Murray River Region. A popular holiday destination, visitors to Barham can also enjoy…
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Date declared for Farrer by-election
THE by-election for Farrer will be held on Saturday 9 May, following the recent resignation of Sussan Ley who had held the seat since 2001.…
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VEC proposes new accessibility measures
THE Victorian Electoral Commission has proposed a range of reforms aimed at making voting more accessible, as part of its submission to the Victorian Parliament’s…
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