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Out and about: Australia day in Swan Hill

Jeanette and Brendan Matthews soaked up the sun, ahead of the heat at this year's Australia Day breakfast. Pictures: Dianne Martin

DESPITE soaring afternoon temperatures, many friendly faces and Australian flags were spotted around Swan Hill on Australia Day, as people came from far, wide and not too far away to celebrate together in Riverside Park.

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