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Labour of love
THE last time Michael Slocum was in Swan Hill 50 years ago, he was performing in a band on the back of a truck on…
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Farrer race tightens
A POLITICAL shock result is looming in the bush, with veteran commentator Barrie Cassidy declaring the Farrer by-election could reshape Australian politics. The sprawling southwest…
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Precinct lights up
CHAPMAN Street precinct is set to come alive tomorrow night as Swan Hill North Traders hosts its inaugural Twilight Event. The event promises to revitalise…
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Council warns of cash crisis
MURRAY River Council has sounded the alarm on a looming financial cliff, warning it could run out of cash within two years unless the Federal…
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Clubs to tackle violence
CENTRAL Murray clubs will join the Pat Cronin Foundation Round for the first time this weekend, joining 78,000 footballers and netballers in a growing anti-violence…
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Business in the spotlight
SWAN Hill’s business community is gearing up for a month of ideas, innovation and connection. Swan Hill Rural City Council has joined forces with Swan…
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Mallee roads neglected
I AM pleased that the Swan Hill bridge passed another milestone on the long and winding road to replacement, thanks to the enabling $60 million…
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Decoding adult ADHD with May Health
MORE adults are being diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than ever before, and May Health, along with the Mildura Rural City Council, is holding…
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Respect road conditions
DRIVERS are being warned to check road conditions before travelling, with Balranald Shire Council urging motorists to respect closures or risk long delays and costly…
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Sport
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Future Starrs
There were plenty of smiles to go with the success for Murray Downs junior golfers Noah Starrs and Harper Wilson last weekend, with the pair…
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Coffey’s border raid
EIGHT years can feel like a lifetime in racing, but for jockey Harry Coffey, Saturday’s Group 3 Breeders’ Stakes win aboard Verzain in Adelaide brought…
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Adams’ champion effort
DANNIELLE Adams walked off the green at the Bendigo East Bowling Club last week with plenty to be proud of, with the Tooleybuc bowler ending…
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Swans continue strong start
The Swan Hill men’s soccer team have continued their strong early season form, with a dominant 7-4 win over the Deniliquin Wanderers on the road…
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Swans out to bounce back
SWAN Hill’s men’s soccer team will be eager to turn promise into points tomorrow when they hit the road to face Deniliquin, with the Swans…
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Harry’s hat-trick
SWAN Hill continues to be a happy hunting ground for hometown hero Harry Coffey, with the champion hoop first past the post on three occasions…
Entertainment
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Sparks fly in high-energy thriller
A FORGOTTEN weapon from the past ignites a very modern kind of havoc in Fuze, a slick, high-stakes thriller that thrives on tension as much…
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Powerhouse performer reviving Tina Turner
FOR Fabio Cattafi, stepping onto the stage as the legendary Tina Turner is more than just a role, it’s a deep-seated passion and a lifetime…
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Enjoy music of Ella Fitzgerald
JAZZ powerhouse Nina Ferro says great music should feel effortless. But behind the swing and sparkle lies years of craft, discipline and heart. The acclaimed…
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Unmissable adventure into a new galaxy
FROM the floating observation facility known as the Gateway Galaxy to Princess Rosalina’s Luma-filled Comet Observatory, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie sets out to capture…
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Motown revival
AUDIENCES are preparing to relive the music that defined a generation as The Big Chillout, a joyous Motown experience arrives in Swan Hill on 17…
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A moving portrait of love after loss
IN a visually gentle yet emotionally intense drama, Reminders of Him tells the redeeming tale of what happens when you find unexpected love in the…
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Glass only bin scheme half full
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has joined a growing revolt against Victoria’s proposed fourth bin, warning households will be hit with higher costs for little…
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Push for funding
MEMBER for Mildura Jade Benham has called on the State Government to secure better support for regional Neighbourhood Houses. Neighbourhood Houses are run throughout the…
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Community pauses to remember
SWAN Hill turned out to commemorate the fallen and returned servicemen of the First and Second World War, and those in conflicts since. After a…
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Sea Lake pays tribute on Anzac Day
ALTHOUGH Leah Hobbs didn’t deploy during her army years, the experience left a lasting mark. The discipline, confidence and resilience she gained have stayed with…
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Marking a decade of dawn services
WOORINEN held their 10th consecutive Dawn Service at the gates of the Woorinen Memorial on Anzac Day, paying tribute to the brave men and women…
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Record year for rodeo
THE sixth annual Homebush Rodeo made a triumphant return to the Balranald Shire at the weekend, drawing a massive crowd and showcasing some of the…
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Anzac Day holds special meaning
Anzac Day holds special meaning for the Gilmour family. For Jess Russ (nee Gilmour), Anzac Day is more than just a day on the calendar,…
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Migration policy sparks concern
The Coalition’s migration plan to deport tens of thousands of “unlawful non‑citizens” has prompted unease among some horticulture workers, with online community groups filling with…
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Energy and mining blueprint
A MASSIVE $27.7 billion wave of energy and mining projects could reshape north-west Victoria, with Swan Hill councillors backing a plan to prepare the region…
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Young leaders in focus
THE Lake Boga community marched along the lake to the Cenotaph at the Catalina Flying Boat Museum under late morning sun to commemorate Anzac Day…