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SHRCC special rate gets OK
A SPECIAL rate on commercial, industrial, and tourism properties within the Rural City of Swan Hill, with the money going to fund regional marketing and…
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Musicians wanted with strings attached
CALLING all string, wind and percussion musicians! The Mildura District Orchestra is on the lookout for new members, with various groups including Fling, which is…
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Pesticide precautions encouraged
NEW South Wales farmers are being reminded to take care when spraying for weeds during the summer. The call comes via peak lobby group NSW…
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NSW fire permit suspensions lifted
THE NSW Rural Fire Service will lift its fire permit suspensions in Wentworth and Balranald shires on Monday 12 January. The restrictions were put in…
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Australia Day ambassador named
THE Wentworth Shire Council is set to join more than 100 NSW Local Government Areas when it hosts a representative from the New South Wales…
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Scholarships apps closing soon
YOUNG people across the Mallee can apply for scholarships to help remove barriers to education and opportunity until 20 January. Chances for Children have opened…
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Hattah Lake set to dry
WATER levels in the Hattah Lakes system are set to reduce later this year as part of what’s described as a natural drying period that…
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Funding for erosion risk assessment
GROWERS facing some of the worst seasonal conditions on record in the Northern Mallee will be supported by research funding secured by Mallee Sustainable Farming.…
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Stage set for cancer concert
DARETON local Patrick Nunan is a man on a mission. He is busy organising the second Concert for Cancer Research, a free event for people…
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Ruff times over thanks to SARG
A SECOND chance was given to 140 animals last year through Sunraysia Animal Rehousing Group. “This number represents far more than just rescues,” SARG committee…
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Lights winner had a Bluey Christmas
IT’S beginning to look a lot like the festive season has finished, but Irymple residents David and Tegan Chick received one last gift yesterday after…
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Toxic algae alert for Menindee Lakes
AN alert for risk of potentially toxic blue green algae in Lake Menindee was issued on Thursday afternoon by Water NSW, despite the water having…













