News Water Minister Harriet Shing says the Victorian Government remains opposed to further water buybacks. Picture: AAP THE Nationals have sought assurances that the Victorian Government remains 'steadfast' opposed to water buybacks, a position the government says has been made clear. Water Minister Harriet Shing told Parliament last week that Victoria's anti-buyback position was backed up by evidence, including from the Frontier Economics report, showing 'very clearly that buybacks do real harm'.

https://www.theguardian.com.au/news257/buybacks-harm-reiterated

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Young Mildura big man Dru Pilmore reaches over Swan Hill's Seamus Doherty for possession.Picture: Paula Mastrippolito

https://www.theguardian.com.au/basketball/flyers-fall-to-white-hot-heat

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The milk price increased by 33 per cent to $9.77 per kilogram of milk solids in 2022-23 the highest on record in 17 years.

https://www.theguardian.com.au/farming-and-environment/milk-price-highest-in-17-years

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Nathan Hobson and connections of Murralane celebrate the horse's big win at Swan Hill on Tuesday.Picture: Pat Scala/Racing Photos

https://www.theguardian.com.au/horse-racing/five-from-eight-for-locals

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News Watch these little piggies entertain the crowd with their quirky antics as they make their way to the finish line in a bid to bring home the bacon. THE expression 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' rings true for the Swan Hill Show Society as they welcome back returning sideshow entertainment. The popular Noah's Thoroughbred Racing Pigs, Wicked Wildlife, Golden City Pipe Band and Southern Cross Fireworks are back in 2023 to give show-goers plenty to laugh and smile about.

https://www.theguardian.com.au/news257/popular-attractions-returning

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SHDH registered nurses Jibina Sebastian and Liz Heard(front), chemo nurse unit manager Sharon Collyer, Norm Smith (back) and Elizabeth Renney of Racecourse Bowls Club and breast cancer nurse Leanne Bibby (far right). Picture: Nick Mosely

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Inspector Gerard de Vries and Acting Senior Sergeant Roberta Barry, along with former members Allan Taylor and Alastair Mitton, paid their respects to Victoria Police employees who had died over the past 12 months. Picture: Phoebe Doyle

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politics Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a federal inquiry into the COVID-19 response but lockdowns won't be examined. AN INQUIRY into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic has been labelled a 'koala court' by Member for Mallee Anne Webster, who says it's 'too cuddly towards Labor state Premiers'. 'Usually, questionable inquiries are kangaroo courts, but in this case the Prime Minister has gone out of his way to avoid scrutiny of state and territory actions during the pandemic – it's more of a cuddly koala court,' Dr Webster said.

https://www.theguardian.com.au/politics/covid-inquiry-a-koala-court-webster

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Norm Smith will look to continue his fantastic personal season at the Murray Mallee region finals across the weekend. Picture: Shane Fleming

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Swan Hill Association of Independent Retirees secretary Lindsay McRae believes not many retirees locally would be affected by this week's announced changes.

https://www.theguardian.com.au/news257/few-hit-in-super-switch

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Members of the Swan Hill Parkinson's Peer Support Group Julie and Russell Wardle, Darryl Roberts and John Dacey are gearing up for A Walk in The Park, which will raise much-needed funds for Parkinson's disease.

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Woorinen women's co-coach Jason Murphy, centre, with players Carlee Hazlett, Brydi Lewis, Gaby Sanford and Casey Unger. Picture: Nathan Spicer

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Russell Summers, centre, was joined by Private Sam Taditch, Sergeant David Logan and Corporal Dahle Jobling to help rack up some kilometres near the end of his March On challenge. Picture: Phoebe Doyle

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News A PUSH by a local committee to upgrade the Bidgee Haven Hostel to a 30-bed facility looks set to fail, according to Balranald Shire Council administrator Michael Colreavy. While there is a strong community desire to proceed with the proposal due to the need for more beds for dementia sufferers, Mr Colreavy told The Guardian the financial plan for the upgrade doesn't bode well for its success.

https://www.theguardian.com.au/news257/doubts-on-hostel-expansion-bid

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