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Keeping culture strong
Aunty Rose Kirby was born in Deniliquin in 1941, at a time when Aboriginal families lived under strict controls on missions. “Anyone who came in…
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Free public transport
TRIPS on trams and buses in Victoria will be free throughout April to "take the pressure of the pump". Metro trains, trams and buses, as well as regional trains, coaches,…
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Berriwillock prepares for annual auction
BERRIWILLOCK is a small town with a big heart, proving that size is no barrier when it comes to supporting a worthy cause. Despite having a population of fewer than…
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SuniTAFE graduates honoured in Swan Hill
It was a night to remember for the SuniTAFE Class of 2025, with students officially graduating at the Town Hall last week. More than 500 students completed qualifications across the…
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Council’s funding wish list
A SWEEPING list of regional priorities, from water reform to a new Swan Hill bridge, will be taken to Victoria’s peak local government body after council gave the green light…
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MND fundraiser
THERE'S a strong sense of community spirit in the air as Swan Hill residents unite tonight to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease. The fundraising event is dedicated to supporting…
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Bail denied, again for Piangil hit-run
A PIANGIL man who allegedly deliberately ran over another man in a 4WD, before stabbing a woman in February this year, has been refused bail for a second time. The…
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Tradition turns to online format
IT'S Sunday afternoon and Kale Taylor and his dad, Steve, are busy assembling their much loved Easter chocolate bags. The chocolate sales have long been a staple of Manangatang’s fundraising…
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Machete terror
A COURT has heard shocking details of a violent crime spree carried out by a young man, alongside serious concerns he was left untreated for schizophrenia while held in prolonged…
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Mosquito health warning
A SURGE in mosquito numbers across the Mallee has triggered a public health warning, with authorities urging residents to act fast to avoid disease. Mosquito populations have skyrocketed over the…
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A gentle man of faith, family and community
Obituary: Les Grey (1931–2025) Les Grey, a devoted family man, farmer and community stalwart, passed away aged 94. Born on 24 January 1931 at Boort, Victoria, Les was the younger…