News
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Mental health royal commission hears plea from witnesses for better care of rural patients
The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System heard from a number of community witnesses at Maryborough’s public hearing this week, the only hearing held outside of Melbourne.
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Police receive new vests and DNA collection powers
Local police no longer require a court order to take DNA samples from those suspected of an indictable offence thanks to legislative changes which boost police power, and are among the first in the state to receive new ballistic vests.
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MEC and Highview College record highest VCE study scores in six years
Local high schools MEC and Highview College have recorded a rise in median VCE study scores since 2012, proving location doesn’t always determine scores.
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Westpac branch closure a “blow” to Maryborough
The announced closure of Westpac’s Maryborough branch has left residents shocked and angry, while three of the town’s other major banks have provided assurances that they have no current plans to close their local branches.
Sport
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MCDFNL celebrates local women in special Women in Football Round
The MCDFNL is celebrating the contributions women make to their local football clubs this weekend with a special Women in Football Round.
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Bulldogs take shock one-point victory over Bombers in front of home crowd
Avoca collected an unsuspecting win over Maldon by the slimmest of margins at the weekend.
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Local netball legend Stacey Blair celebrates 450th club game with Avoca FNC
MCDFNL netball legend Stacey Blair will play her 450th club game for Avoca this weekend.
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Former AFL player Barry Hall puts on an 11-goal show for Harcourt home crowd
AFL legend Barry Hall took to the oval for Harcourt at the weekend where the Lions took an impressive 140-point victory over Navarre.
