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MP accused of crossing religious line
MEMBER for Northern Victoria Georgie Purcell has defended Photoshopping her face onto an image of Jesus in her latest war against duck hunting. The Animal…
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Solar storm’s impressive glow
AN unusually strong solar storm hitting earth has produced stunning displays of colour across Mallee skies. Aurora australis lit up skies across southern Australia after…
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3G switch pushed back
TELSTRA has delayed the shutdown of the 3G network by two months but one Mallee farmer isn’t convinced the upgrades will entirely benefit isolated patches.…
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Health funding a smokescreen, says Walsh
KERANG health services have received a $3 million boost from the Victorian Government to provide new equipment. However, the latest upgrades to Kerang District Health…
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Silos mosaic tribute to Dingwall’s environment and community
The community of Dingwall has worked together for 18 months on the town’s first art installation which was unveiled on Thursday afternoon outside Dingwall Hall.…
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Unique historic home in central Cohuna
STEP into a piece of history with this charming circa 1920s brick home, nestled in a central location on a large 1012sqm corner allotment. Boasting…
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Red tape delaying road repairs, says Broad
RED tape is causing delays in local councils obtaining funding to repair flood damaged roads, according to The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria, Gaelle Broad…
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Environment Effects Statement required for the VNI West project
Transmission Company Victoria will be required to prepare an Environment Effects Statement for the VNI West project, Victorian Minister for Planning, Sonya Kilkenny, has confirmed.…
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Dispute digs into detail on mine
THE future of a proposed mine near Lalbert remains uncertain after a government authority told a hearing more information was needed on environmental impacts. Public…
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Kerang Primary School celebrates 150th anniversary
Past and present students and teachers of Kerang Primary School are gearing up to celebrate its 150th anniversary next week. In the lead up to…
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Dressing up for your dream future job
From zookeepers to motorcyclists, authors to movie stars, students of St Mary’s Cohuna have dressed up as what they want to be when they grow…
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O’Connell takes home title of Junior Rural Ambassador
LOCALS showcased their talents in crafts, cooking and agriculture at the Northern District Agricultural Show’s group final at Swan Hill on April 28. Among them…