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Pooncarie rings in new era
THE re-opening of the Pooncarie Public School marks a new chapter for the small NSW township. A crowd of about 50 parents, community members and…
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Deputy PM looks for answers in Menindee
DEPUTY Prime Minister Michael McCormack will visit Menindee today to get a firsthand appreciation of the impacts of the recent ecological disaster which has led…
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Algae red alert in Pooncarie
RESIDENTS in Pooncarie have been warned not to swim or drink untreated water from the Darling River after a blue-green algae red alert was issued.…
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Grants aimed at getting girls active
VICHEALTH has opened its latest round of Active Club Grants, with funding of up to $3000 and $10,000 up for grabs in a bid to…
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Information for candidates
INFORMATION sessions for potential councillor candidates for the Murray-Mallee and Robinvale wards will be held this month. Swan Hill Rural City Council chief executive John…
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Kernel of a growing idea
THE future of horticulture may come in small trees of higher yield. International nursery Agromillora, which has a subsidiary in Mildura, last week harvested its first…
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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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