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‘Fraction’ of what’s needed on farms, says Peter Walsh
THE arrival of 200 foreign seasonal workers to Victoria is just a “fraction” of what is needed for the upcoming harvest, according to Member for…
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Boort cafe takes a stand against mandatory vaccinations
A BOORT cafe has taken a stand against mandatory vaccinations, deciding to shut up shop temporarily rather than police compliance. Godfrey & Bear owners and…
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Melbourne Cup lifts shire’s spirits
THE “people’s cup” awarded to the jockey who wins the race that stops the nation has lifted the spirits of the Gannawarra Shire. The Gannawarra…
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Money drains from Kerang pub during exposure closure
A KERANG pub that was exposed to COVID-19 lost close to $50,000 in earnings. Exchange Hotel Kerang were listed as an exposure site almost a…
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Flooding at Barham is no concern
THE Murray River at Barham was expected to flood yesterday, but the water level remained clear of the river bank. Vic Emergency on Friday warned…
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Minor flooding expected at Barham on Monday
MINOR flooding is expected in Barham on Monday. Vic Emergency issued an alert on Friday for minor flooding downstream of the Murray between Tocumwal to…
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COVID positive case reported in Barham
MURRAY River border town Barham is on high alert tonight after a resident tested positive to COVID-19. Barham High School principal Glenn Buchanan confirmed a…
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Connection to land through Aboriginal Cultural Burn
ABORIGINAL cultural burns are helping the next generation learn about the practices that were used by their ancestors, according to Barapa Land and Water operations…
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‘Everyone’ will get COVID-19, says Brett Sutton
VICTORIA’S Chief Health Officer has predicted “everyone” in the state will be infected with COVID-19 when lockdowns end in coming weeks. Speaking at Wednesday’s COVID…
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MP Tim Quilty challenges Dan Andrews on proof of vaccination
MEMBER for Northern Victoria Tim Quilty faces being kicked out of State Parliament next week after vowing that he would not provide any proof that…
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Prepare now for bushfire season, says Kerang CFA
GANNAWARRA Shire residents have been urged to start preparing their properties now ahead of the bushfire season. The fire danger period for the Gannawarra local…
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Northern Victoria MP Mark Gepp takes sick leave
MEMBER for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp is on sick leave until the end of the year as he battles a benign stomach tumour. The Labor…












