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  • Braving the shave

    Braving the shave

    LILY HOFFMANN  Linda Gannon is sporting a brand new look after braving the clippers for the World’s Greatest Shave on Wednesday.  Ms Gannon, an education…

  • Pedal power

    Pedal power

    Children around the Swan Hill region strapped on their bike helmets and got into gear for National Ride2School Day.  Students from Swan Hill Primary School…

  • School closure hits home

    School closure hits home

    A public stoush by Quambatook community members erupted on social media after what they viewed as poor treatment by the Department of Education and Training…

  • Funding enables school upgrade

    Funding enables school upgrade

    Swan Hill Specialist School jumped for joy this week when the state government officially announced the school would receive $200,000 to create more inclusive play…

  • Increased drownings prompt warning

    Increased drownings prompt warning

    A surge in drownings in Victoria has prompted a strong warning from Life Saving Victoria. Latest figures reveal drownings have more than doubled in the…

  • Inspired by the Murray

    Inspired by the Murray

    With his unique twist on folk rock, singer and songwriter Simon Marks will bring his intimate style of performing to the Swan Hill Regional Art…

  • Brodi has a bright future ahead

    Brodi has a bright future ahead

    LILY HOFFMANN FOR someone so young, Brodi Purtill is wise beyond her years.  At just 17, Brodi has already found her feet, a course for…

  • Four properties return positive anthrax results

    Four properties return positive anthrax results

    Four farms within the Swan Hill district have now tested positive for anthrax. Agriculture Victoria is working with landowners following the two latest positive test…

  • Fundraising success for goat race

    Fundraising success for goat race

    Balranald’s most unique race, the Billy Goat Cup, was held on Saturday with great success. About 350 people packed Balranald’s Greenham Park for the event…

  • Festival fun boosts local economy

    Festival fun boosts local economy

    Swan Hill’s Pioneer Settlement was packed with locals and visitors alike for this year’s Swan Hill Food and Wine Festival. The main day, held on…

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