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Rural tourism concept on way

Monday, February 08, 2010

The construction of a $120,000 tourist route through the backroads of Murray Shire and surrounding districts could begin by the end of the year. The Backroads Trail, which is predicted to take three years to complete, would allow visitors to take part in a more thorough understanding of the area's history, food and wine culture by following a route strategically placed throughout [ Read the full story ]

Daniel's big day at Cohuna

Monday, February 08, 2010

Cohuna and district residents have welcomed a $102,000 Victorian Government injection to equip Cohuna District Hospital with better facilities and improve access to health services. Health Minister Daniel Andrews visited the hospital on Friday to announce a $42,100 increase to the hospital's annual budget and inspect recently installed facilities, which had been bought through a $60,000 Victorian Government grant. Mr Andrews toured the [ Read the full story ]

It's all happening in Echuca-Moama

Monday, February 08, 2010

Echuca-Moama residents and visitors will find plenty to keep them busy in February and March. Over the next five weeks, Echuca-Moama will be home to a raft of different festivals, competitions, performances and events. Starting with this weekend's Southern 80, an event is happening in the district every weekend and some week nights until March 14. Old favourites like the Riverboats, [ Read the full story ]

Push to install solar systems

Monday, February 08, 2010

Environmentally conscious Echuca district residents are encouraged to install household solar systems. As part of the Federal Government's $94 million Solar City program, residents who want to do their part for the environment, can install solar energy and water systems and take advantage of government bonuses and financial incentives. Central Victoria Solar City Project director Michael McCartney said households could trial [ Read the full story ]
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