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Vets recall Vietnam scars
ORGANISERS of the Kerang Vietnam Veterans’ Day ceremony, marking the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of troops from South Vietnam, were pleased with the turnout.…
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AWMA FloodFree barriers on market
Michael Lloyd A COHUNA-based business has designed and developed a range of flood barriers aimed at protecting homes and businesses. AWMA FloodFree recently visited Rochester…
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Heartfelt story of hidden wounds
THE widow of one Vietnam veteran hopes his hidden story can shine a light on soldiers’ mental struggles. Geoff Peacock was one of the first…
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Lights, reshuffle honoured
MURRAY River Council was recognised by industry peers at last week’s NSW local government awards ceremony. Council took home highly commended for Moama Lights in…
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Please explain Gunbower Forest flood, says council
GANNAWARRA Council wants to know why Gunbower Forest was flooded for the third consecutive year, directly after a major natural flood last year. A motion…
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Flood risk easing as caution advised
THE Bureau of Meteorology has advised that flood levels are easing along the Murray River at Barham, after warnings earlier this month about potential flooding.…
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Vietnam vets in front rank
VIETNAM Veterans’ Day this Friday marks a big milestone in the lives of Vietnam veterans and our nation’s military history This year is the 50th…
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Have a say, says CWA
COUNTRY Women’s Association Murray Valley Group is calling for new members and new ideas. Last Thursday the Murray Valley Group conference was held at the…
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Koondrook welcomes raft crew
IT was a cold evening, but that didn’t deter a large contingent of people coming out to welcome the men from the Pittsworth Men’s Shed…
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Turf club in high demand
KERANG Turf Club smacked it out of the park at the weekend – record number of trainers, record number of jockeys and record number of…
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It’s not hard to fall into homelessness, says MASP
SUPPORT services across the Mallee are hoping they can shine a light on housing issues during Homelessness Week next week. Homelessness Week runs from August…
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Bid to lure back river tourists
THE Murray Regional Tourism board has invested in a new marketing campaign designed to attract visitors back to the region following a summer season disrupted…