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Barham childcare negotiations rejected
MURRAY River councillors have rejected a proposal to negotiate a low-cost land deal for a new not-for-profit childcare centre in Barham. Councillors voted 1–8 against…
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Muslims vow legal action after clash
SYDNEY: A group of praying Muslim men who were ripped from their knees by police have vowed to take legal action, as an expert maintains the importance of police de-escalation.…
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Meeting for Liberal leadership spill requested
CANBERRA: Two key backers of Angus Taylor have formally requested a party room meeting, where the conservative MP will challenge Sussan Ley for the job of Opposition leader. Opposition assistant…
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Massive Mallee drug bust
MILLIONS of dollars worth of cannabis plants have been seized by police just south of Kerang in what is one of the largest drug busts in the region’s history. Four…
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Cohuna childcare: have your say
CONSTRUCTION has begun at the Early Learning Centre in Cohuna, which is set to open in 2027 and eventually provide long day care, three-year-old kindergarten, and pre-prep programs for up…
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Parkes opens author talk series
CRIME fiction novelist and rugby writer Geoff Parkes will open the Gannawarra Library Service’s author talks 2026 program as its first featured guest. Parkes, author of When the Deep Dark…
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Funding for young people making a difference
The Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal and ABC Heywire are inviting local not-for-profit organisations to join forces with young changemakers and come up with ways to deal with issues concerning…
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Firefighting competition heading to Stawell
THE Country Fire Authority is encouraging local brigades to get a team together for this year’s state firefighter championships before registrations close this week. This year’s CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships…
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Around the churches
Anglican St John's: Sunday, 15 February, 10am Morning Prayer with Jacqui Minnis. Followed by morning tea. Cohuna, Pyramid Hill, Boort Cooperating Parishes Church times for Sunday, 15 February. Cohuna: Cranmer…
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Golf Notes
KERANG Ladies Stroke Monthly Medal – Wednesday, February 4 ELEVIN women finally made it onto the course, in fair weather, at last. The day’s winner was Jan Milne scoring 112-40=72.…
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Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera
A TOTAL fire ban has been declared on Wednesday for most of Victoria due to forecast extreme fire weather, including Mallee and Wimmera. Conditions are expected to be hot, with…