News
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Webster questions housing funding
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster has requested the Australian National Audit Office assess the probity and neutrality of the Federal Government’s Housing Support Program. The…
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UK firm to run water plan
NORTHWEST Victoria’s water corporation has appointed British-based consultants Ricardo to guide the strategic direction of its rural and irrigation services. Lower Murray Water managing director…
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Pavilion will soon get to the point
THE Nichols Point Sporting Pavilion project is on track to be completed this year. The near-500 square metre building made up of 11 modular sections…
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Fed’s money welcomed
A RECENT announcement of additional Federal funding for men’s early intervention services has been welcomed by the team at the Mallee Accommodation and Support Program.…
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Speed review for Dareton
AN increased volume of traffic in Dareton, specifically heavy vehicles including road trains, has prompted a review of the speed limit in the heart of…
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Wentworth Council considers hard waste collection options
WENTWORTH Shire Council will consider expanding its successful hard waste collection trail following a marked increase in the number of residents taking up the option…
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Special screening for classic event
THE Mildura committee branch of Mother’s Day Classic will be hosting a special 15th anniversary major fundraiser on Thursday. The charity run was founded in…
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Hands washed over levee bank
CONFUSION remains over who is responsible for managing some of the levee banks at Nichols Point that were destroyed in the 2022 floods. Residents fear…
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Families in regions need extra help
MALLEE Family Care has called for the Federal Government to reform family and children’s programs, to better serve regional communities. In its submission to the…
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We don’t like grants, we love them
CRICKETS clubs and other organisations linked to the sport in Victoria can now apply funding under a grant scheme, with successful applicants to receive up…
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Anti-Israel graffiti attack ‘disappointing’
ANTI-Israel graffiti sprayed onto a public stage in Red Cliffs’ Barclay Square has been described as “disappointing” and quickly removed. The graffiti was painted onto…
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Councils push for more essential worker housing
THE peek lobby group for New South Wales councils has called for urgent action to increase the supply of affordable housing for essential workers and…













