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Inclusive play at a popular Kerang park
CHILDREN and families of all abilities are in the sights of Gannawarra Council after it was awarded $1 million from the state government to build…
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Workshops on creating sales from emails
LOCAL business owners wanting to learn how to create sales from their emails and build an online presence are encouraged to sign up for one…
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New agriculture visa will lead to ‘further exploitation’ of temporary migrant workers leading expert says
THE federal government’s new agriculture visa is “so appallingly” that it will lead to “further exploitation” of temporary migrant workers, a leading expert says. Dr…
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Kerang businesses welcome patrons back as restrictions ease in fourth state lockdown
WHILE patience is wearing thin, Gannawarra businesses are cautiously optimistic with the further easing of restrictions in Victoria, allowing travellers from Melbourne to spend in…
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Rice a big trade winner, says Moulamein grower
THIS is the most significant market access outcome for Australian rice exports in any recent free trade agreement (FTA), according to Moulamein rice grower Laurie…
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Access to more ag workers after trade deal with the UK
MALLEE farmers will have access to more seasonal workers after the federal government struck a deal with the UK to help pave the way for…
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Funds for weir pool in Mallee town
A FIRST of its kind, the weir at Avoca River in Quambatook will come alive, with water and tourists alike flowing in. Member for Northern…
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Pearler of a show guaranteed
AWARD-winning Melbourne comedian, musician and artist Jude Perl wants to tell you she has a face. Perl is bringing her personal comedic show, I Have…
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Positive signs for river health
A CONSERVATION organisation was “surprised” last week to find fish in Gunbower Creek indicating the waterway is in good health. While salvaging and relocating fish…
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Barham loses top tourism town bid
BARHAM has lost its bid to be crowned top tourism town in New South Wales. Berrima and Mudgee were last week named NSW’s Top Tourism…
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Best use of sun and land at Cohuna Solar Farm
AN agrisolar program is poised to be implemented at the Cohuna Solar Farm, which will establish the best pastoral farming plants that could coexist with…
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Disturbing footage of dog playing with wounded bird
Peter Bannan pbannan@theguardian.com.au DISTURBING footage has emerged of what activists have described as “prolonged cruelty” to wounded ducks on the final weekend of Victoria’s duck…