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Cohuna survives storm damage
AN isolated storm or torrential rain and strong winds damaged carious buildings and brought down trees across the Gannawarra district last night. Gannawarra Shire Council…
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Pyramid Hill
When Scottish surveyor Sir Thomas Mitchell was canvassing Victoria’s Northern Plains in 1836, he was met with a small triangular-shaped hill that he recorded as being strikingly “similar to the…
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Evaluation of social media ban begins
eSafety has started a comprehensive evaluation of Australia's new social media minimum age requirement. The goal is to understand how this new obligation on platforms is working in practice and…
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Push for bowel cancer screening
Cancer Council Victoria has relaunched its state-wide bowel cancer screening campaign with an increased focus on younger Victorians as part of a renewed push for preventative health measures. It is…
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Pilot program now boarding
A NEW hands-on operator-first development program designed to help turn big ideas into market-ready visitor experiences is being launched by Destination Riverina Murray. “Following a recent operational review, and in…
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Tourism program sparks fresh ideas
MORE than 50 tourism operators from across the Murray and Riverina regions recently gathered in Sunraysia recently to learn, connect, and explore ways to enhance or expand tourism offerings in…
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Shining light on a silent disease
MARCH marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a national campaign dedicated to increasing understanding of one of the most challenging and often overlooked cancers affecting women. Advocates, healthcare professionals, survivors, and…
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Snakes on the move
AMBULANCE crews have responded to 171 suspected snakebites across Victoria since November, as authorities warn residents to stay alert ahead of the Labour Day long weekend. Ambulance Victoria said paramedics…
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Thefts continue throughout region
GANNAWARRA Trailer theft: OFFENDERS have stolen a box trailer after it appears they forced entry to a yard in Tate Drive, Kerang about 6am Thursday, 19 February. SWAN HILL Scooter…
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Community stalwart farewelled
WHEN a cornerstone of any town’s communal life moves on, the district is the lesser. Judging by the crowd that attended Heather Mortlock’s farewell party last week, the hole left…
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KDH in good financial health
THE boss of Kerang District Health has dismissed claims by the Victorian Opposition it’s on “financial life support”. KDH was named as one of seven health services that was “cash-strapped”…