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Keep your distance, Sunraysia, as no new cases confirmed

STAY vigilant, Sunraysia. That’s the message for our community as no new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were listed in Mildura on Tuesday. It leaves the current total at three after two cases were confirmed by the Department of Health and Human...

31 Mar 2020
The Guardian

Victorian latest Coronavirus Figures

Latest Victorian Coronavirus figures provided by Department of Health and Human Services. Hover over Page 3 to find the number of cases recorded in each Local Government Are

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Walsh calls on state Government to deliver land tax credits

MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has called on the state government to deliver land tax credits for property owners who provide rent relief to tenants affected by COVID-19 restrictions. Mr Walsh said landlords who “do the right thing” and lower...

31 Mar 2020
The Guardian

Use local workers to expand emergency care packs

Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has called on the Andrews Government to prioritise local people in the making of emergency care packs to assist those isolating as a result of COVID-19. Mr Walsh is also calling for an...

31 Mar 2020
Sunraysia Daily

Local politicians welcome $130 billion jobs package

A $130 billion plan to keep money flowing into Australian workers’ pockets during the coronavirus pandemic has been described as a lifeline to workers and families across the Mallee. Businesses will be given wage subsidies of $1500 a fortnight for...

30 Mar 2020
The Guardian

Corona Virus caring for others group

IF there was any time that people should be looking out for others, it’s right now. That’s why Georgina Shean has set up the Swan Hill Share & Care Facebook page. Through the group, during the COVID-19 pandemic group members are encouraged to...

30 Mar 2020
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No more New Years

RIVERSIDE Park will no longer host an annual New Year’s Eve celebration, with Swan Hill Rural City Council resolving not to fund the event this year in the face of declining numbers. The decision was made at last week’s ordinary meeting, with...

30 Mar 2020
The Guardian

Aged care visitations are tough but essential

MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster says new restrictions on aged care visitations are tough but essential. The Federal Government placed limitations on visits to aged care facilities this week in a growing raft of measures to curb the spread of the...

30 Mar 2020
Sunraysia Daily

No new confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Mildura on Monday

THERE are no new confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Mildura on Monday, leaving the total number of cases at three. And Swan Hill and Yarriambiack also remain at one case each. The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is...

30 Mar 2020
The Guardian

COVID – 19 – Swan Hill District Health Update

Swan Hill District Health has confirmed that a person who is a Health Care Worker at Swan Hill District Health has tested positive for coronavirus. This test was undertaken at the Swan Hill District Health Fever Clinic. The person had returned from...

30 Mar 2020
Coronavirus

Two new coronavirus cases confirmed in Mildura

MILDURA has confirmed two new coronavirus cases after the Victorian Deparment of Health and Human Services released its latest figures on Sunday afternoon. It brings Mildura’s total number of cases to three. Swan Hill also had a case confirmed on...

29 Mar 2020
Sunraysia Daily

MP pushes for funding to save local newspapers

MEMBER for Murray Helen Dalton has called on both state and federal governments to urgently subsidise regional newspapers, saying older residents are being left in the dark during the Covid-19 crisis. “At least 14 regional papers have stopped...

29 Mar 2020
Coronavirus

Mildura to be a ghost town as PM announces stricter measures

IF you thought Mildura resembled a ghost town over the weekend, it’s about to get a whole lot scarier. Federal and state governments have moved to further restrict public gatherings of people from 10 to two. States and territories are now...

29 Mar 2020
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Power out as high voltage brought down

POWER was knocked out around Kerang for over two hours from around 12.30pm last Friday when a car hit a power pole on Lilac Avenue, bringing down a high voltage line. The wooden power pole which was apparently insect-eaten or rotted, fell to the...

24 Mar 2020
News

New blessing St Mary’s Cohuna school building opens its doors

MEMBERS of the St Mary’s Cohuna school community gathered last Thursday for the blessing of a new building. The Magdalen building was officially opened by the Bishop of Sandhurst, Father Shane Mackinlay. Also attending the event were Catholic...

24 Mar 2020
News

Pubs and clubs call last drinks

GANNAWARRA shire’s clubs and pubs have called last drinks, closing for an indefinite period of time to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Sporties Kerang manager Mat Chamberlain expressed his views on the new situation announced by the federal and...

24 Mar 2020
News

Easter tradition forced to cancel

ARTWORK won’t be seen hanging in Kerang at Easter, with organisers of the annual art show pulling the pin. The Kerang Rotary Club made the decision last week following recommendations from the organisation’s international president and strict...

24 Mar 2020