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Carjacking arrest: Family thwarts early morning carport raid
THE tables were turned during an attempted carjacking yesterday when members of the victim’s family came to her defence, armed with a scooter and knife,…
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River kiosk plan goes to shire councillors
A PLAN for a riverfront kiosk to be built on a popular stretch of the Murray River will need the tick of approval from Wentworth…
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Down the years: Flu outbreak kills and closes buildings
100 years ago LOCALLY: A strong deputation of locals met the railway commissioners on their annual visit urging for a third fast train each week,…
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Hand up for ward
FRESH eyes and a fresh perspective – that’s what council candidate Jade Benham hopes to bring to the table as a representative of Robinvale. Ms…
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Playing by the rules
Playing games with children instead of banning them could be a better way to teach them about online safety, an expert says. New data released…
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Road train spread
AN expanded road train network, including the Henty Highway between Horsham and Ouyen, has been announced by VicRoads. The network also includes the Western Highway from…
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Helping kids stay safe online
HELPING young people to stay safe online is behind today’s annual worldwide event Safer Internet Day. The global awareness day encourages people to navigate the…
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Teachers keep eye on mental health
As Australian children get stuck into a new school year their teachers will be primed to detect if they are struggling emotionally. The vast majority…
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Tourism hotspots are being trashed
NEW council data has revealed Mildura’s key tourism hotspots are being trashed with high rates of rubbish, with one councillor fearing the rot will only…
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‘Include rates’ in drought support
VICTORIAN Nationals leader Peter Walsh has urged Premier Daniel Andrews to go further with support for Victoria’s drought affected farmers and provide shire rates relief…
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Farmers back commissioner pledge in NSW
NSW Farmers has welcomed the NSW Nationals’ election commitment to establish an agriculture commissioner who would offer more support for farmers when it comes to…
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Prison term after boozy crash
A MAN who damaged three cars when he crashed into the front yard of a Red Cliffs home while drunk, has been handed a 28-day…






