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Crucial clash for finals
CRICKET returns tomorrow as St Mary’s Tyntynder and Ultima Tuf meet in a crucial clash with finals implications. The two sides sit third and fourth…
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Danger day as fires erupt
THE tinderbox Mallee district has been spared serious fires this week, but locals are urged to be ready today, with weather conditions deteriorating and the…
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Prepare to act
WITH tomorrow’s fire danger forecast to be the worst across Victoria since Black Summer in 2019-20, the State Control Centre has issued statewide Prepare Now…
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Animal management plan adopted
Gannawarra Shire Council’s animal management efforts will be guided by a new four-year plan. Adopted at its December 2025 Council Meeting, the Domestic Animal Management…
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Supporting young LGBTIQA+ Victorians to thrive
The Victorian Government has continued to support Victoria’s young LGBTIQA+ communities through the latest round of the Healthy Equal Youth (HEY) grants. Minister for Mental…
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Road offences ‘unacceptable’
VISITING drivers dominated the traffic offences detected during the holiday season, with speed the major ticketing offence. Between 18 December and 1 January, police detected…
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GPs urge patients to stay safe as temperatures soar
AS a prolonged heat wave grips Australia this week, the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is encouraging the public to prioritise hydration, rest indoors,…
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Victorians reduced hot-car emergencies
VICTORIAN paramedics warn the danger of hot cars remains life-threatening as temperatures continue to soar, despite new figures showing a 14 per cent reduction in…
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Crack down on illegal dumping in Northern Victoria
THE State Government is taking strong action against illegal dumping in northern Victoria – cleaning up parks and reserves and ensuring those who trash the…
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Niemur and Murray Streets intersection upgrade works begin
MURRAY River Council have commenced upgrade and renewal works at the corners of Niemur and Murray Streets Barham. The project will renew ageing infrastructure and…
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Total Fire Ban declared for Mallee
A TOTAL Fire Ban (TFB) will be in force tomorrow, January 8, across the Mallee and Northern Country as severe heatwave conditions continue to swelter…
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Coaches replacing Swan Hill V/Line services
DUE to consecutive days of hot temperatures forecast for the north of the state, coaches are replacing trains on the Swan Hill Line between Swan…












