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Swinging back to fun
THE recent Loddon Star Country Music Festival was such a success, organisers are already planning next year’s event. More than 130 people travelled from Bendigo,…
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Border exemption failures ‘inhumane’
THOUSANDS of Victorians were unjustly and inhumanely denied a COVID-19 border exemption to return home to farewell dying loved ones, attend medical appointments, care for…
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Parts of Murray River Council feel like ‘wild west’
SOME communities in the Murray River Council area feel like they are in the “wild west” with a lack of basic government services, according to…
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MP Mark Gepp resigns at next election
LABOR Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp has announced he is quitting politics after four years, becoming one of seven Labor MP to call time…
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Pacing for racing at Gunbower
THE sun was out in Gunbower for Sunday’s Pacing Cup with plenty in attendance after the break from the event last year. The crowds, the…
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Swimming trainers needed to meet growing demand
THE Kerang Amateur Swimming and Lifesaving Club can’t keep its head above the water, with demand outstripping the dry supply of swimming trainers. After taking…
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Police urge fire vigilance
POLICE are urging Victorians to remain vigilant about fire danger this summer, despite a wetter than average outlook for the upcoming season. Victoria Police has…
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Warning of ideal conditions for fruit fly
MALLEE growers have been warned of a potentially “significant” Queensland fruit fly infestation this season amid ideal conditions. With another “bad” fruit fly year predicted,…
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Calls for telecommunication boost
THE Victorian Government is calling on its federal counterparts to boost its investment in telecommunications across the regions. Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and the…
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Ancient knowledge to care for Country
THE team from the Barapa Land and Water Council are continuing to rejuvenate local land and pass on Indigenous knowledge about caring for Country. Recent…
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Liable for death at former cheese factory
A NEW Zealand-based engineering company will be sentenced this week over a fatal death at the former Murray Goulburn cheese factory at Leitchville in 2017.…
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Kerang teen honoured with Queen scout badge
YOUNGSTER Allen Veloso was this week presented with his Queen scout badge, becoming the first Kerang scout to receive the honour in 25 years. The…
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