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Murrabit celebrates Australia Day
MORE than 100 Australia Day breakfasts were served at Murrabit as hungry guests came together to celebrate the small town’s mighty spirit. With crowds up…
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MDAS chief executive moves on
THE board of Mallee District Aboriginal Services announced on Thursday that chief executive officer Perlin Simon has moved on from the role. A spokesperson for the board said Ms Simon…
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Farmers encouraged to register for help
WITH extreme weather events occurring more regularly recently across Australia, farmers are being encouraged to register with Rural Aid, a charity assists in times of disaster with financial support, fodder…
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Heat kills 100s of fish
HUNDREDS of fish have died near Weir 32 at Menindee this week as temperatures soared to about 50 degrees Celsius along the river and water temperatures climbed to about 28…
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True romance trumps motherly love
'TIS the season for love with Valentine's Day only a few weeks away. Where women hope for chocolates, flowers, wine, and a date night, and men run into Woolies on…
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Getting your child ready for prep
Starting school is a major milestone in a child’s life and a major transition. So how do you best prepare your child to start prep in 2026? Deakin University parenting…
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A cruiseliner on dry land
HYUNDAI Heavy Industries is the largest shipbuilding company in the world, pumping out bulk carriers, street-length oil and gas tankers and Lego-like Leviathan container ships, so it’s not out of…
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Auction opens following museum closure
ANYBODY who is in the market for a vintage wool press, shearing plants, old sewing machines, and farming equipment from the early 1900s, can go online on Sunday 1 February…
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Crash report released
A REPORT into the Linga airbase runway crash, which involved a small firefighting aircraft, has stressed the need for thorough preflight planning and for pilots to have a clear understanding…
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Sealion 6 is impressive
BYD's Sealion 6 is one of the new breed of super hybrids. So called because they are plug-in hybrids with larger batteries that deliver greater electric only range. These PHEVs…
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Sport cancelled as heatwave continues
SPORT was limited across the region this week as communities braced for an extended heatwave. With temperatures soaring and hot‑weather policies activated, many sporting organisations were forced to cancel scheduled…