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Holidaymaking firefighters give a helping hand
FIREFIGHTERS who holiday near three Gannawarra Shire-based CFA brigades are being called to action, with a popular program heading to the Mallee just in time…
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Street program works begin
PEDESTRIANS and motorists will soon benefit from two road safety improvement projects in Kerang. Work started last week on two projects thanks to the Victorian…
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Free daytime electricity
GANNAWARRA residents will soon be able to tap into free daytime electricity under a major new energy plan aimed at slashing household bills. The Midday…
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Murray River boom as tourists pour in and spend big
THE Murray region is riding a tourism wave, pulling in a staggering $2.52 billion from visitors in 2025 and cementing its place as one of…
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Straub eyes Nationals pre-selection
LODDON Shire Mayor Dan Straub could still throw his big hat into the ring in seeking National Party pre-selection for the Murray Plains electorate. He…
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Proud moment for Prout
LEITCHVILLE-Gunbower product Logan Prout will join six-man leadership group to guide Carlton’s VFL side during the 2026 season. Prout joins Darcy Tucker, Ethan Phillips, Jack…
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Financial benefits of a tradie career start from day one, HIA says
ANALYSIS by the Housing Industry Association (HIA) shows that there can be immediate financial benefits for young people taking up a trade in comparison to…
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Candidates urged to get election ready
REGISTERED political parties and prospective candidates for the 2026 state election are being urged to familiarise themselves with the regulatory requirements and avoid costly mistakes…
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Water cheats fined
A CRACKDOWN on water theft in the Riverina has seen five licence holders hit with more than $77,000 in fines after allegedly taking huge volumes…
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Hopeful faults EU trade deal
THE recent trade deal between Australia and the European Union, which aims to make it easier and cheaper for both sides to buy and sell…
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Former student returns with a vision
A PASSIONATE advocate for comprehensive, localised rural health, Dr Jerry Abraham Alex has joined Swan Hill District Health with a vision for the primary health…
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Wheels on the bike go round and round
ONE day of riding to school wasn’t enough for St Joseph’s Primary School students, extending National Ride to School Day for the whole week. PE…












