Eyebrows have been raised over the price a council paid for a rural block for the little-known entity to embark on a $100 million state significant project.
âOutstanding questionsâ: Council recommends referring itself to ICAC, police over land deal
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A council is recommending referring its own dealings to police and corruption investigators after it bought a plot of land at an inflated price for a little-known company to build a controversial project.
The potential dual probe into the transaction between Murray River Council and Murray River Energy has been slated just weeks after the stateâs council watchdog confirmed it would launch an investigation at the behest of Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock.
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Murray River Council will be lighting up the Murray in May this year when they launch their exciting new festival: Moama Lights!
An immersive sound and light trail showcasing the story of Echuca Moama, Moama Lights will feature light installations and projections including theatrical fog, strobe and cutting edge moving light technology.
Through three different acts – Echuca Moama indigenous culture, riverboat heritage and present-day life – visitors and locals will witness a new and exciting way of getting to know the local area.
Murray River Council Mayor, Chris Bilkey is encouraging people to attend the inaugural event.
“Set to the backdrop of a beautiful bush setting, this is guaranteed to be a spectacular outdoor lighting event. It really is something that shouldn’t be missed.”
Call for national puppy farm, animal cruelty laws as breeders eye NSW s more lenient rules
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NSW Animal Justice MLC Emma Hurst says her draft puppy farm legislation will be ready in the next few months.
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Inconsistent animal cruelty legislation across Australia is putting vulnerable dogs at risk and could see New South Wales become the puppy farming capital of Australia , animal welfare advocates have warned.
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A man banned from operating a domestic animal business in Victoria until 2028 has been linked to a proposed NSW dog breeding facility
Animal welfare advocates say breeders are moving to NSW due to weak regulation of the industry
Where can I travel to? Here are the current coronavirus border restrictions around Australia
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States and territories across Australia are changing their border restrictions again.
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With coronavirus clusters in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales seemingly under control, different states and territories have begun easing their coronavirus border restrictions.
Here are the various restrictions as they stand:
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NSW s borders are open to every state and territory.
Previously, you couldn t visit NSW if you had been to Queensland s City of Brisbane, City of Ipswich, Lockyer Valley Region, Logan City, Moreton Bay Region, Redland City, Scenic Rim Region or Somerset Region since January 2.