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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pinnaroo Printmakers program revives historical printing press collection to teach 'joyful' art form

ABC

Inside a museum in a tiny South Australian farming town, machines from a bygone era are whirring back to life. "It's great to print old photos from people's school days that might be 40 or 50 years ago, just to see the memories in people's eyes," printmaker Damien Warman said. Historical treasure trove Pinnaroo's printing collection was the dream of …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Campfire Country: A Celebration of Australian Country Music

ABC

ABC Country is celebrating the iconic Australian country music songbook, with the music that weave through eras, generations and genres within the patchwork of Australian music. You'll hear classic Australiana songs from John Williamson, Troy Cassar-Daley, Kasey Chambers, Paul Kelly, The Bushwhackers as well as emerging voices like Watty Thompson, Andy Golledge, Loren Ryan, Claire Anne Taylor, Casey Barnes and …

Country Music

3 months ago

Eddie Betts and Tyson Stengle thrill crowds at SA's largest celebration of Indigenous footy culture

ABC

It was a long way from the bright lights of the MCG or Adelaide Oval, but football superstars Eddie Betts and Tyson Stengle were among those to light up the field over the weekend. Twenty years in the making It was a homecoming of sorts for Betts, who turned out for old club Mallee Park, while Stengle obtained clearance from …

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4 months ago

Warnings over increased bushfire risk as Australia records warmest August on record

ABC

As chaotic weather wreaks havoc across Tasmania and Victoria, there are warnings over a heightened threat of bushfires in the coming months in other parts of the country. Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and the Northern Territory face an increased risk of bushfires this spring after "unusually high" maximum temperatures were recorded around the country. The official seasonal bushfire outlook shows …

Risk Season Victoria Queensland Bushfire Records Warmest

7 months ago

SA farmer on generations of rainfall record-keeping for the Bureau of Meteorology

ABC

Lloyd Castle and his family do not usually get enough rain, but for 125 years they have recorded every drop. The third-generation dryland farmer and sheep grazier, who lives in South Australia's semi-arid Mallee region, has continuous rainfall records for his property dating back to 1899. Mr Castle said his home, Wynmour at Notts Well was far enough from towns …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Uncommon' faecal epidemic sweeps through Australian music festival, health department urges people to get tested

Hindustan Times

Attendees at the Esoteric Festival in Victoria, Australia, were impacted by the shigellosis outbreak. As per Victoria's Department of Health, shigellosis is a contagious bacterial disease spread through fecal-oral contact or contaminated food. To prevent the further spread of this outbreak, Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit has been working with the Department of Health, Buloke Shire Council, local health staff, …

Health Festival Victoria Shigella

1 year ago

Overcoming drug addiction with group therapy, 'no judgement' and a shared lunch at the Healing Circle

ABC

When Josh Calliss opened his door to the police on August 9, 2021, he learned his brother-in-law was dead from a drug overdose. Now, Josh shares his life story as a lived-experience counsellor at the Healing Circle, a support service in Port Lincoln helping people overcome alcohol or drug addiction. If you need help: National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline: …

Support Life Addiction Healing Group Drug Jason

1 year, 3 months ago

Hughes Van Ellis, youngest known survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre, dies at 102

Associated Press

Hughes Van Ellis, who was the youngest known survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre and who spent his latter years pursuing justice for his family and other descendants of the attack on “Black Wall Street,” has died. After the war, Van Ellis worked as a sharecropper and went on to raise seven children, all in the shadow of the Tulsa …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Southern Mallee footy player slapped with three-game ban after dangerous weekend tackle

ABC

The player responsible for a dangerous tackle that saw a country football match called off early has been suspended for three games. Key points: A Southern Mallee player is given a three-match ban after a dangerous weekend tackle Mitchell Smith was left unconscious after the tackle with Billy McNeilly last Saturday Country football leagues say they take concussion injuries seriously …

Football Concussion Country Smith League Tackle Southern Mallee

1 year, 8 months ago

Underperforming state schools deterring professionals from moving to regional Victoria

ABC

Despite the growing trend of urbanites relocating to regional areas, metropolitan-based Shane Wright is one of many professionals hesitant to move to one regional city due to concerns about the quality of education. Key points: Mildura is struggling to attract workers across a range of industries A local hiring agent says quality of education is a big issue for professionals …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Nationals call for senate inquiry into VNI West overhead powerlines through Victorian farms

ABC

The National Party is calling for a senate inquiry into the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West renewable energy project in western Victoria to ensure all "alternatives are explored" for rural communities affected by the transmission lines. Key points: The National Party has called for a senate inquiry into a multi-billion-dollar renewable energy project in western Victoria Nationals leaders …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Off-road racing to return to Sea Lake this June but not Mallee Rally, organisers say

ABC

Off-road racing will return to the Sea Lake area this year, but not as the Mallee Rally, as organisers put forward a temporary race on private property as they wait for a response over the rally's future. Key points: Organisers are planning to bring an off-road race back to a small Victorian town on the June long weekend this year …

Cultural Rally Event Lake Mallee Traditional Owners Mott

2 years, 1 month ago

With polls in mind, AP parties invent one-liner slogans to engage voters

Deccan Chronicle

TIRUPATI: From the 'Teluguvari Atma Gauravam’ to ‘Raavali Jagan; Kaavali Jagan’, the poll-related sloganeering in Andhra Pradesh has come a long way in the past four decades. With the next AP assembly election expected less than two years from now, major political parties are setting the pitch for the poll battle by chanting humorous and captivating phrases. The ruling YSR …

Slogan Jana Sena Popular Poll Parties Invent

2 years, 2 months ago

Angels’ coaching staff will have a very Yankees look to it next season

LA Times

The Angels have hired Marcus Thames as their hitting coach. On Monday, the beginning of this year’s GM meetings at the Conrad hotel, the Angels announced they hired Marcus Thames as their new hitting coach, along with assistant hitting coach Phil Plantier and assistant pitching coach in Bill Hezel. Although having worked with the team nicknamed the “Bronx Bombers,” it’s …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Macedon cyclists call for Black Forest Drive bike lanes after rider dies

ABC

Cycling advocates want the state government to go back to the drawing board on designs to upgrade a Woodend road after a cyclist died on Sunday. Key points: A 75-year-old Gisborne man has died after he was hit while riding on Black Forest Drive Cyclists are calling for dedicated bike lanes to be installed Bicycle Network is describing the proposed …

Black Forest Road Draft Drive Bike Lanes Upgrade

2 years, 4 months ago

South Australian regional GP position offering up to $750k salary, but will it work?

ABC

South Australian Health Minister Chris Picton has defended a decision to offer an annual salary between $475,763 and $752,224 for a general practitioner in the state's Mallee region. Key points: SA Health is advertising a GP job with an annual salary of up to $750,000 Health Minister Chris Picton says it is beneficial to employ doctors directly The Mallee-based nurse …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Mallee Highway trucking route needs urgent safety upgrades, locals and freight industry say

ABC

The South Australian Freight Council and Mallee locals say a major trucking route between Adelaide and Sydney is in urgent need of upgrades, following a damning report into its condition. Key points: The Mallee Highway is used by around 1,000 vehicles every day The SA Freight Council says much of the state's freight network needs upgrades The state government says …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Underbool local wins Victorian school bus driver of the year award after a half-century on the job

ABC

Mallee Track Underbool school bus driver Robert Gloster had the surprise of his career when he was awarded Best School Bus Driver for 2022 by the Bus Association of Victoria. Robert Gloster's Bus Association of Victoria Award for Best School Bus Driver 2022 came as a pleasant surprise. For three generations, Mr Gloster's family has operated the school bus service …

Students School Driver Bus Lot Gloster Mallee Track

2 years, 5 months ago

Homelessness could rise in Victoria’s north-west due to cost-of-living pressures, social service providers warn

ABC

Social service providers fear the rising cost of living will push more people into homelessness in north-west Victoria. Key points: Financial stress can increase the risk of homelessness, service providers say Hundreds of people are on the waiting list for housing in Mildura and Horsham Help to find accommodation, food and safety is available in a crisis Reserve Bank Governor …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Southern Mallee Council chief executive Jason Taylor to leave top job after turbulent month for council

ABC

A regional SA council has cut ties with its chief executive officer, despite him having a year to go on his contract. Key points: Jason Taylor was appointed to the CEO role in 2018 Council says it wants a change of leadership to coincide with November's local elections It comes after the council made public a $50,000 legal overspend for …

Council Taylor Mr Taylor Southern Mallee Jason Taylor

2 years, 7 months ago

Southern Mallee councillor found to have breached conflict of interest rules several times

ABC

A regional South Australian mayor says conflict of interest matters are a "complicated issue", after one of his councillors was found to have breached the Local Government Act several times. Key points: Southern Mallee councillor Andrew Grieger was found to have made several conflict of interest breaches Many of the breaches involved Mr Grieger's presidency of a community progress group …

Conflict Interest Council Ombudsman Councillor Southern Mallee Lameroo

2 years, 7 months ago

Victorian doctors call for better abortion access, with US set to overturn Roe v Wade

ABC

"My heart sank," Amanda Kelly said. Key points: The US Supreme Court appears poised to overturn Roe v Wade, which grants Americans the constitutional right to an abortion Victorian doctors are warning Australia should seek to increase abortion access They say access to the medical procedure is inequitable across the state, with patients in the regions facing more barriers The …

Health Medical Abortion Medicare Access Doctors Victoria

2 years, 7 months ago

Southern Mallee Council legal spending reaches $83,000 due to elected member conduct issues

ABC

A regional South Australian council has blown its legal expenditure budget by almost $50,000 due to a number of elected member conduct and governance problems. Key points: Southern Mallee Council's legal expenditure has reached $83,000 this financial year Most of the spending has been attributed to elected member governance and conduct matters Mayor Jeff Nickolls says the legal expenditure is …

Spending Expenditure Conduct Elected Members Pinnaroo Governance Issues Southern Mallee Council

2 years, 7 months ago

Kazakhstan life beckons again for Quambatook family after three years in Central Asian village

ABC

There are 19 million people in Kazakhstan — and until recently five of them were from the small town of Quambatook in Victoria. "We live on the edge of a village where there are shepherds taking their livestock out each morning and bringing it back in the evening and people milk their own cows and do a lot of those …

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Pinnaroo Printmakers program revives historical printing press collection to teach 'joyful' art form

Campfire Country: A Celebration of Australian Country Music

Eddie Betts and Tyson Stengle thrill crowds at SA's largest celebration of Indigenous footy culture

Warnings over increased bushfire risk as Australia records warmest August on record

SA farmer on generations of rainfall record-keeping for the Bureau of Meteorology

'Uncommon' faecal epidemic sweeps through Australian music festival, health department urges people to get tested

Overcoming drug addiction with group therapy, 'no judgement' and a shared lunch at the Healing Circle

Hughes Van Ellis, youngest known survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre, dies at 102

Southern Mallee footy player slapped with three-game ban after dangerous weekend tackle

Underperforming state schools deterring professionals from moving to regional Victoria

Nationals call for senate inquiry into VNI West overhead powerlines through Victorian farms

Off-road racing to return to Sea Lake this June but not Mallee Rally, organisers say

With polls in mind, AP parties invent one-liner slogans to engage voters

Angels’ coaching staff will have a very Yankees look to it next season

Macedon cyclists call for Black Forest Drive bike lanes after rider dies

South Australian regional GP position offering up to $750k salary, but will it work?

Mallee Highway trucking route needs urgent safety upgrades, locals and freight industry say

Underbool local wins Victorian school bus driver of the year award after a half-century on the job

Homelessness could rise in Victoria’s north-west due to cost-of-living pressures, social service providers warn

Southern Mallee Council chief executive Jason Taylor to leave top job after turbulent month for council

Southern Mallee councillor found to have breached conflict of interest rules several times

Victorian doctors call for better abortion access, with US set to overturn Roe v Wade

Southern Mallee Council legal spending reaches $83,000 due to elected member conduct issues

Kazakhstan life beckons again for Quambatook family after three years in Central Asian village