Community
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National parks get defibrillators
VISITORS to the Hattah-Kulkyne, Wyperfeld and Murray-Sunset national parks now have a better chance of surviving a cardiac arrest, thanks to the installation of three…
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Council lobbies for Robinvale projects
SIGNIFICANT projects in Robinvale will be among those to receive advocacy by Swan Hill Rural City Council ahead of this year’s state election. Councillors this…
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Free home library service turns new leaf
MILDURA Rural City Council libraries is ramping up its free home library service after two COVID-interrupted years. Led by library staff and volunteers, the home…
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More support for family violence victims
SUPPORT for victims of family violence in the Mallee will be further strengthened through partnerships formed with Victoria Legal Aid through its Family Advocacy and…
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Online skills boost for rural women
DIGITAL literacy will be made more available to local women this week when the Victorian Women’s Trust holds its open days in Mildura and Swan…
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Mildura Black Dog riders hit the highways
MORE than 450 mental health advocates on two wheels have departed from all corners of the nation for an epic week-long adventure to raise awareness…
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MASP food drive to help those in need
THE Mallee Accommodation Support Program is organising a food can drive on Friday as part of Homelessness Week, which runs from August 1-8. The event…
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Sign up to save lives through selfless act
MALLEE residents are encouraged to register as organ and tissue donors this week for DonateLife Week. Member for Mallee Anne Webster is urging residents to…
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Dedicated volunteers deserve better
IF there was ever a time for sporting leagues and associations to give more recognition to hard-working, long-serving volunteers, it’s now. The COVID pandemic has…
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Humble volunteer’s six decades of service
SIX decades of dedicated volunteering for the district’s Christian churches was marked on Tuesday by a thankyou lunch for well-known audio technician Des Tobin. The…
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Chef Shirley celebrates 40 years
AS Shirley Barrot celebrates 40 years at Sunraysia Regis, the beloved chef has assured everyone that she has no plans to leave. “I dread the…
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Wentworth roads to brighten up at night
WENTWORTH residents will soon have improved night driving conditions, after the shire received State Government funding to install and maintain street lighting. On Thursday, the…