From nerd to life of a model: Simone takes on world

BRAINY beauty Simone Smith described herself as a “tomboy” and a “bit of a nerd” while growing up in Nichols Point. In her younger years she shied away from the camera and found catwalks “intimidating”. But next month she will represent the state as one of eight Victorians competing on a national stage in the Miss World […]

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  • Dry slows Mallee land values

    Dry slows Mallee land values

    FARMLAND values in the Mallee have recorded modest growth in the first half of this year, but have fallen more than 30 per cent in…