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Easter campers urged to take care
A SURGE in mosquito numbers across the Mallee has triggered a public health warning, with authorities urging residents to act fast to avoid disease. Mosquito…
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Celebrating Easter
Anglican Kerang Friday, 3 April 3 – Good Friday, 9.30am Stations of the Cross with Kerang Combined Churches. Atkinson Park. Sunday, 5 April – Easter…
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Gearing up for Easter
GANNAWARRA will be teeming with activities, events and excitement this long weekend, from the roar of modified machinery in Quambatook to face-painting and a visit…
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Wettest March in 80 years
KERANG has been drenched, recording its wettest March in nearly 80 years. The district received a total of 121.8mm of rain across nine days this…
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Teachers strike
Despite long branding itself as the “education state”, Victoria now pays its teachers less than any other state, while its students receive the lowest level…
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Out and about: at the Murrabit Rodeo
THOUSANDS descended on Murrabit for the small town’s second annual rodeo, with visitors travelling from across the state and country to be a part of…
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Earthquake recorded near Boort
GEOSCIENCE Australia has confirmed that an M2.6 earthquake at 10km depth occurred around 2.06am on Sunday 29 March with an epicentre near Boort. Victoria State…
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Reminder to monitor damp haystacks
FARMERS are being reminded to monitor damp haystacks after recent rain has caused spontaneous combustion of multiple stacks across the state. Country Fire Authority volunteers…
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MP warns of food issues from fuel crisis
A CALL has been made by The Nationals Party to immediately halve the Federal fuel excise for three months with the aim of providing relief…
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Crime shifts in Gannawarra
CRIME across Gannawarra has fallen slightly over the past year, but concerning increases in family violence-related offences are tempering the improvement. New figures show there…
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Balranald local puts hand up for Farrer
A NEW runner has entered the race for Federal seat of Farrer. The latest person to seek to have their name added to the ballot…
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Free PT to take pressure off pumps
TRIPS on trams and buses in Victoria will be free throughout April to make choosing public transportation more affordable. Metro trains, trams and buses, as…
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