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Duck hunting season opening a damp squib

PLANS to start the duck hunting season with a bang fizzled at the season’s opening when the Victorian government announced the closure of more than 30 wetlands to hunters. Kerang’s Johnson Swamp was able to dodge closure and will remain open to hunters for the season. It is illegal for unauthorised people to enter specified […]

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