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Artist’s brush with the bush
A RESIDENCY at The Art Vault has been seven years in the making for Bridget Hillebrand.The Melbourne-based artist was “amazed” by the facilities when she…
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Farmers’ water relief
TWO extra block banks will be installed in the lower Darling River to help store an emergency water supply for farms upstream of Pooncarie.Member for Murray…
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‘Scientific evidence’ questioned
THE Murray-Darling Basin Authority used a political position rather than scientific evidence when it determined how much environmental water was needed to ensure the river…
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Andrew Broad backs MDBA move to Sunraysia
SHIFTING the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) to Sunraysia remains a “very realistic” proposition, Member for Mallee Andrew Broad says.Talk of decentralisation was revived last week…
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Certificate relief for aviators
PRIVATE pilots now face less red tape and lower costs to obtain essential medical certificates after changes made by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).Many…
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Pooncarie Public School to reopen in 2019: Back to class
POONCARIE families are delighted the township’s small school will reopen next year after a six-year recess and they are hopeful the NSW Government’s decision could…
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Third time’s a charm for Daniel Sanders
IT was a case of third time lucky for enduro rider Daniel Sanders, who was crowned Hattah Desert Race champion yesterday after finishing second two…
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New census for Robinvale
A MINI census will be carried out in Robinvale to determine how many people call the town home as part of a $65,000 housing strategy…
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HIV rate doubles
THE rate of HIV among indigenous Australians is now more than double the rate for non-indigenous people, according to a new report by the Medical…
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Benefits of staying dry
THOSE fond of a drink are counting down the days until the end of Dry July, a national campaign which sees Aussies quit alcohol and…
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No room or effort spared to house teams
THE Hattah Store site has turned into tent city as hundreds of riders and spectators are expected to take advantage of the shop’s free camping…
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Fruit fly fight continues: Committee receives boost to tree removal program before shutdown
A FUNDING increase will help efforts to remove Sunraysia trees that aren’t being cared for.With the citrus and apple season under way, unkempt backyard trees…
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