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Home life better for cats and wildlife under new SHRCC rules
CAT care experts have told owners they don’t have to spend big to keep their pets safe as the Swan Hill Rural City Council’s imposed…
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Budget brings big works
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has touted the “largest capital works program ever undertaken” in the shire after adopting their 2025-26 budget. Of the $42.1…
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Rallying behind young regional creatives
AN annual fundraising campaign designed to bring more creative experiences to young Victorians has almost reached its deadline. The YEAH! Young people + Education +…
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Fuel price fluctuation begins
SHOP around! That’s the message for motorists as fuel prices vary by as much as seven cents a litre across the region with prices yet…
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Calling prospective park rangers
ANY Sunraysia residents who enjoy working with wildlife and conservation, there may be a job for you. Parks Victoria have 12 ranger roles and two…
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‘Razor’ still part of the game
FROM filling up his petrol tank to officiating in front of 100,000 people at the MCG on grand final day, “Razor” Ray Chamberlain carved out…
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Survey to shape future housing
BALRANALD Shire Council has partnered with planning consultancy Habitat to develop a housing strategy that will guide future residential development across the region. As the…
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Honour for fire service stalwart
NEW South Wales Rural Fire Service Lower Western Zone manager Stephen Walker’s dedication to support the Wentworth Shire and Balranald Shire Council areas was acknowledged…
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New bail laws help to fight crime
TOUGHER laws that put community safety “above all” when considering bail applications, in combination with diligent police work, have been credited for a reduced rate…
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Slow down for incident response vehicles
RACV is reminding Victorians that there will be a change to speed limits when passing flashing lights. From Tuesday, July 1, all motorists in Victoria…
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NDIS cuts could cost Mallee
PROPOSED National Disability Insurance Agency changes are set to cause disruptions to regional areas like the Mallee say welfare groups. From July 1, the NDIA…
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City nets award for women’s sport
A PROGRAM run by Mildura Rural City Council officers has won a state award. From 2022 to this year, municipal staff ran the Victorian Government-backed…