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Locals advocate for Afghans
GANNAWARRA refugee advocates are calling on the Federal Government to urgently increase its humanitarian response to the current situation in Afghanistan. Rural Australians for Refugees…
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Fears of missing out on vital connectivity
RURAL and regional families and businesses have been warned they could miss out on vital broadband and mobile reception improvements unless they alert the Victorian…
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Pubs remain closed as patron caps deemed unworkable
PUBS and restaurants have weighed up if it was economically viable to reopen at the weekend during strict patron caps. Under the easing of restrictions,…
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Positive case recorded in Cohuna, no exposure sites
COHUNA recorded a positive case of COVID-19 on the day regional Victoria emerged out of lockdown. However, the infected resident has been praised for isolating…
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Barham boardwalk at risk as erosion exposes pylons
A TIMBER boardwalk in Barham built by volunteers was at risk of collapsing recently after erosion along the Murray River bank. Emergency works were carried…
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Water released from Hume Dam
THE Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has started releasing water from the near full Hume Dam as more rain was expected to fall. The MDBA increased…
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Man pleads to get home after stranded in Moulamein
A TEARFUL David Rourke is pleading with the Victorian Government to let him return home after being stranded in Moulamein on his own for more…
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Gannawarra’s all abilities playgrounds marking major milestones
CONSTRUCTION of Cohuna’s new all abilities adventure playground has started, offering something for everyone to enjoy. It comes as construction of the all abilities playground…
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Dee-light at pointy end of finals
A MAD Melbourne Demons supporter, Shannyn Bourne’s heart beats true for the red and blue. So while there has been ample heartache for the Demons member, she…
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Strategic planning for Mallee in next 30 years
CALLS for improved freight networks, better digital connectivity and power supply upgrades in the Mallee have shaped recommendations for government action. Victoria’s independent infrastructure advisory…
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Flow of challenges as MDA chief prepares to leave
LONG-TIME chief executive of the Murray Darling Association (MDA) has announced her resignation. Emma Bradbury has led the Echuca-based peak body representing more than 170…
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10,000 jabs in Swan Hill
THE Swan Hill Vaccination Clinic has administered more than 10,000 vaccines in just over five months. The health service began vaccinating people against Covid on…
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