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Pandemic border closure pain lingers, says commissioner
MOST NSW-Victorian border residents haven’t forgotten the pain and anguish caused by the border closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. While everyday life has largely returned…
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Letters to the editor
Hypocrisy is disgraceful I LOVE the stench of silage pits as I paddle along the creek Old tyres, scruffy hay stacks and dairy effluent ponds…
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COVID clinic to close
SWAN Hill District Health will cease its COVID-19 testing and vaccination operations at the end of the month. The drive-through testing clinic at the Swan…
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Kurl’s adventures around town this week
Nearly didn’t recognise Hannah Condely last week when I saw her behind the bar. It’s not that I nearly missed her, because you couldn’t. She…
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Violence leave is’critical’ in Mallee
LOCAL advocates say that paid family and domestic violence leave promised under the new Labor Goverment is “critically important” in the Mallee. Over the past…
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Extra smoke alarms urged in homes
GANNAWARRA residents are being urged to install extra smoke alarms in their homes, with the latest data revealing 70 per cent of fatal house fires…
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Jetty for Kangaroo Lake
BOATING and fishing enthusiasts who frequent Kangaroo Lake will be soon have their experience made a little bit better with the addition of a new…
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Increasing liveability in wheat belt town
THE Quambatook weir pool project will “increase liveability, pride and sense of wellbeing”, according to Gannawarra Shire councillor Ross Stanton. Council unanimously voted to award…
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Women need to be heard in council chambers
THE sole female councillor on Gannawarra Shire, Jane Ogden, says “women are already leaders, they just don’t know they are”. Cr Ogden was only one…
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Security alert for local sports clubs
SPORTING clubs are being urged to stay one step ahead with their level of security after recent break-ins. Swan Hill police community engagement unit will…
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Planning portal a drag for Murray River Council
MURRAY River Council (MRC) has slammed the NSW Government’s planning portal, saying it’s having to employ extra staff to manage the “administration burden”. MRC acting…
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Winning formula for Koondrook local
A TRIP to the Australian Grand Prix and being in awe of the speed and meticulous manoeuvres for Jack Thomas was a winning formula. “In…
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