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Its a fine a for a frothy
OUTSPOKEN Gannawarra Shire councillor Garner Smith says he had “every right” to be at an Echuca pub during a COVID-19 stay-at-home direction. Cr Smith said…
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Turfrey no longer with MDAS
AFTER months of uncertainty, Mallee District Aboriginal Services and chief executive Jacki Turfrey have decided to part ways. Ms Turfrey had been on indefinite unplanned…
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Kerang Agricultural Show outdoor events cancelled due to weather
SAFETY concerns sparked by wet weather has forced the cancellation of all outdoor events at this year’s Kerang Agricultural Show, which was set to take…
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More than numbers
FOSTER children are more than just a number. Just ask Koondrook foster carer Jenny Nolan – she couldn’t tell you the exact number she has…
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Zookeeper delivers conservation message in animal tales
ZOOKEEPER and former Cohuna farmer Rohan Cleave shares his passion for animal conservation through children’s books. “It’s all about trying to pass on knowledge and…
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Foster care interest increases
THE uncertainty of COVID-19 has had an unexpected upside for the Mallee’s out-of-home care agencies, with community members showing stronger interest in being a foster…
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Operation “Pancake”
A MULTI-AGENCY emergency management exercise codenamed “Pancake” will be taking place at Kerang Airfield and Kerang District Hospital on Wednesday. Victoria Police, in conjunction with…
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Works next month on Murrabit Murray crossing
TRANSPORT for NSW will be carrying out essential maintenance work on Gonn Crossing at Murrabit from late October for five weeks. A Transport for NSW…
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Pumped for service
A NEW multipurpose fuel depot has opened adjacent to the bustling Tate Drive industrial estate. The Endeavour-owned depot on the Murray Valley Highway is a…
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Gloves are off in ‘standards’ row
GANNAWARRA Shire councillor Travis Collier says “the standards you walk past is the standard you accept”, and social media comments by controversial councillor Garner Smith are unacceptable. Cr Collier told…
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Keeping young drivers safe
YOUNG drivers in regional Victoria behind the wheel of older cars with poor safety records are eligible to apply for $5000 subsidies to help replace…
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Pay for pandemic leave to stay
PANDEMIC leave payments will remain for as long as all the states and territories have mandatory isolation requirements in place. National Cabinet met virtually on…
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