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Two wards or none
THE panel found that an an unsubdivided electoral structure, represented by seven councillors, had support in public submissions and would not involve arbitrarily dividing towns…
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How many councillors?
AFTER taking into consideration the requirements of the act, public submissions and the agreed criteria, the panel found six or seven councillors to be an…
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Drier months ahead
MUCH drier conditions are on the horizon for the Mallee after the Bureau of Meteorology announced that the La Nina weather pattern had ended. The…
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Farms fear super hit – MP
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster says farmers “have a right” to be concerned about the Federal Government’s superannuation reform. The government announced a doubling of…
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Making good use of local media
COMMUNITY groups wanting to use local media outlets to promote events, issues and achievements will benefit from a free workshop in Kerang this month. The…
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New Murray tourism chief
MURRAY Regional Tourism has appointed Cameron Sutton as its new chief executive. Mr Sutton, Moira Shire Council manager of tourism and events, will assume the…
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Be careful near, not just in, the water
JUST because summer is over, this does not mean the risks around water are gone, according to Life Saving Victoria. LSV research and evaluation manager…
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Help for women seeking election
WOMEN who are considering standing as local government councillors have been encouraged to undertake training and mentoring to boost their chances. Applications have opened for…
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Pot party high on ballot
TEN candidates will contest the NSW seat of Murray at the March 25 election, with the ballot order draw staged in Griffith on Thursday. The…
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Come along for the ride
ENGINES will be revving when Kerang joins the list of towns set to take part in the annual Black Dog Ride. Coinciding with similar events…
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CluBarham sponsors Northern District Lawn Tennis Association
CLUBARHAM continues to serve big in the community, with sponsorship supporting the region’s tennis. CluBarham has allocated the Northern District Lawn Tennis Association (NDLTA) $1000…
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Second mozzie virus death
THERE have been a further two confirmed cases of Murray Valley encephalitis virus recorded in Victoria, including one death. One of the cases was a…
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