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Shared vision for Murray River
THE cross border commissioners from Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales were in Mildura this week, to discuss tourism initiatives, product development and a…
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Strategic direction focus
MURRAY River Council’s new chief executive, Stacy Williams, has officially stepped into the role. Joining the team last week, Ms Williams brings more than 19…
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Murray mates spotlight small towns
TWO local faces feature in a storytelling-led campaign along the Murray border. Returning in 2025 with a greater spotlight on smaller towns, Mates of the…
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Grant funding now open
GANNAWARRA Shire community groups and organisations are encouraged to prepare for the opening of the council’s community grants program. Applications will open at 9am on…
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From Denmark to Boort
THE World Education Program is offering families across the region the chance to host an international exchange student starting this July. WEP is seeking around…
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New police chief
NEW Zealander Mike Bush has been appointed as the next Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police. He will step into the top job next month. Mr…
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A town with no pub
FOR months, the doors of the Quambatook Hotel have been closed, and residents say it is taking a toll on the soul of the town.…
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Church relocated to new home
A PIECE of local history has been lost, with the Horfield Uniting Church relocated to Lancefield. The church on Leitchville-Kerang Road was sold to the…
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Election jobs open
THE Victorian Electoral Commission is recruiting more than 1000 senior election officials across the state ahead of the 2026 state election. Acting electoral commissioner Dana…
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Northern District Agricultural Shows group finals results
SWAN Hill and Gannawarra region entrants performed strongly at this year’s Northern District Agricultural Shows group finals. The NDAS group has hailed its latest gathering…
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Yarriambiack Shire steps back from transmission lines advocacy group
A SECOND council has withdrawn from a five-council alliance formed to collectively advocate to State Government on issues including transmission lines, renewable energy and mining.…
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Border Flywheelers fire up
THE Border Flywheelers Club and Heritage Museum is opening the doors, firing up the engines and ready to feed the masses at its annual vintage…