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Fifteen day luxury Bayous, Blues and Bluegrass cruise
Imagine sailing down the Mississippi and the Ohio Rivers for 16 days taking in the sights of colourful New Orlean, musical Memphis and lovely Louisville.…
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Vax rollout with measles on the rise
THE Mallee community is being urged to get on top of their measles vaccinations as the risk for the infectious disease increases. Thousands of free vaccinations have been procured for…
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Recognising International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day has a long and powerful history in Australia, reflecting more than a century of activism, reform and progress toward gender equality. The origins of International Women’s Day…
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Protecting the Gannawarra’s roadside native vegetation
GANNAWARRA Shire Council says complaints about the removal of protected roadside vegetation are being taken seriously and are under review. The council said it played an important role in supporting…
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Dairy industry reunites
VICTORIA'S dairy farmers will again be represented by a single body, following a reunification agreement announced on Wednesday. The Victorian Farmers Federation confirmed that United Dairyfarmers of Victoria will resume…
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Workshop to shape drought resilience funding for Mallee communities
COMMUNITY groups in the Mallee are being invited to help shape how up to $900,000 in funding is spent to strengthen local drought resilience. The workshops are being run by…
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Council planning figures praised
MORE than 95 per cent of planning applications were processed within 60 days in the final quarter of 2025, with councillors praising staff for delivering results that outperform many other…
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Measles cases rise as health officials warn of vaccination gaps
HEALTH authorities are urging people to check their vaccination status as measles cases rise across Victoria. The Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit is calling on the community to ensure they…
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Firewood collection areas now open
VICTORIANS can now collect free firewood for personal use from designated state forest firewood collection areas. Due to ongoing elevated fire risk, the season will start on 1 April in…
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Why strategic planning is essential for growing regional businesses
Regional businesses play a vital role in supporting local communities across Australia. From agriculture and retail to services and manufacturing, these businesses contribute significantly to employment and economic growth in…
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Expanding care at chemists
THE oral contraceptive pill will be available to women over 18 without a script at participating pharmacies from July, as the State Government expands the Chemist Care Now initiative. Participating…