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Stranded holidaymaker ready to head home
AFTER being stranded in Moulamein for close to two months, David Rourke could soon be headed home. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said the government was…
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Fines issued for health directive breaches
POLICE have slapped people with fines after repeatedly breaching COVID-19 restrictions in the Gannawarra region. Between August 16 and September 5, police issued 14 infringement…
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Food trucks remain parked
THE brakes have been slammed on the Swan Hill Food and Truck Festival for the second time this year. The driver of the event, Hudson…
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Regional support to hit bank accounts
THE Victorian Government says cash grants for regional businesses affected by the lockdown will proceed next week despite eased restrictions Industry Support and Recovery Minister…
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Nurses come out of retirement to help vaccinate
NURSES are coming out of retirement to don full personal protective equipment in the fight against COVID-19. Swan Hill District Health nurses Laurel Dewhurst, Suzan…
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Pharmacies rolling up the sleeves
PHARMACISTS are urging more people to choose the convenience of their local pharmacy to book their AstraZeneca vaccine. Hundreds of vaccines have been delivered across…
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High and dry district pools
SOME of the Gannawarra shire’s outdoor community pools are at risk of sinking under a proposal set to be put before council tomorrow. Leitchville Progress…
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Locals advocate for Afghans
GANNAWARRA refugee advocates are calling on the Federal Government to urgently increase its humanitarian response to the current situation in Afghanistan. Rural Australians for Refugees…
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Fears of missing out on vital connectivity
RURAL and regional families and businesses have been warned they could miss out on vital broadband and mobile reception improvements unless they alert the Victorian…
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Pubs remain closed as patron caps deemed unworkable
PUBS and restaurants have weighed up if it was economically viable to reopen at the weekend during strict patron caps. Under the easing of restrictions,…
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Positive case recorded in Cohuna, no exposure sites
COHUNA recorded a positive case of COVID-19 on the day regional Victoria emerged out of lockdown. However, the infected resident has been praised for isolating…
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Barham boardwalk at risk as erosion exposes pylons
A TIMBER boardwalk in Barham built by volunteers was at risk of collapsing recently after erosion along the Murray River bank. Emergency works were carried…