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Report flags energy shortfalls
A MAJOR report from the Victorian Auditor General’s Office has outlined dire consequences of a bungled energy transition, including further delays to the VNI West…
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CFA praised after busy week
DISTRICT 20 CFA volunteers were hot on the road last week as extreme conditions sweltered across the Mallee. Assistant chief fire officer Mick Sporton said…
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Young men surge in family violence
YOUNG men in Gannawarra are the disturbing force behind a trend which has residents and leaders calling for a whole community response. Over the past…
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Leitchville’s new life-saving tanker
OPERATIONS at Leitchville CFA have been bolstered by the addition of a new 2006 Hino Heavy Tanker 4-wheel-drive. The life-saving truck van carry up to…
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Kerang Carols hit a high note
THE Kerang Combined Churches Community Christmas Carols event held last night hit a high note as festive cheer filled Atkinson Park. Four local schools performed…
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Murrabit Market colouring competition
A COLOURFULLY contested Christmas competition was on vibrant display at Saturday’s Murrabit Country Market. A range of different colouring-in pages were laminated for all to…
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Social media ban days away
ON Wednesday, December 10, the Federal Government’s under-16 social media ban will come into force. Currently Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, Twitch, X…
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Carp catch a reel success
THE Cohuna Carp Catch competition, convened by the North Central Catchment Management Authority, was a “reel success”, according to organisers. The biggest carp came in…
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Chance for children
MALLEE Family Care has announced that applications are now open for the next round of Chances for Children scholarships, offering life-changing support to young people…
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Council eyes road sealing
MURRAY River Council has agreed to explore costings to seal a 22km stretch of road that links border towns in the Greater Wakool Ward. Councillor…
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Farmers frustrated as rabbits and foxes keep invading
FARMERS north-west of Kerang are facing an ongoing battle against rabbits and foxes, spending thousands of dollars controlling pests only to have them return from…
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State apology to First Peoples
VICTORIA will make a formal apology to Aboriginal people next week as part of efforts to acknowledge past injustices and build what the government says…
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