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Three-year blueprint for a Mallee Aboriginal health service
WORK is underway to set the blueprint for the next three years at Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS). MDAS said it continued to focus on…
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Victorian fruit fly budget spend adds up to cut
THE Victorian Opposition has slammed the State Government for cuts to biosecurity funding in this week’s budget, while farming groups have welcomed the investment. Leader…
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Regional vaccine supply dry
STAFF at Swan Hill Respiratory Clinic are rolling up their sleeves and extending their COVID-19 vaccination program to help people outside the region who have…
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Snaps of space on show
In black boxPEOPLE will be able to view the works from some of Australia’s top astrophotographers when a travelling exhibition will be based at Kerang’s…
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Pockets ‘raided’ to fund budget, says Walsh
MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh claims the Victorian Government has “raided the pockets” of country families, farmers and small businesses to cover its “botched”…
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Brad not silent on suicide
Lucy Williams lwilliams@theguardian.com.au WE have known his face for more than two decades, but former television presenter Brad McEwan has recently opened up like never…
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Back in the saddle at Kerang Pony Club
THE Kerang Pony Club held its annual trials day last weekend. More than 50 riders enjoyed the event held at the club’s facilities at Alexandra…
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‘We’re not destroying the environment’
Lucy Williams lwilliams@theguardian.com.au NEW Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) water council chair Andrew Leahy may have just been appointed, but he is no spring chicken in…
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Melinda Pavey offers awkward silence on basin plan targets
THERE was an awkward 10 seconds of silence at this week’s Murray Darling Association conference when a sharply aimed question hit a raw nerve with…
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Inclusive play set for Apex Park
THE construction of the Gannawarra’s second all abilities playground will proceed later this year after Gannawarra Shire Council awarded the tender for the project. CJ…
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United approach to stronger youth
YOUNG people are the community’s future strength, so we need to build stronger foundations for health and successful lives, according to a health service chief.…
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Woman trapped, child ejected
IT was a horror Mother’s Day for one family following a car accident in Tragowel on Sunday. A collision occurred on the Loddon Valley Highway,…