2017
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Family loses everything
A FIRE that ripped through a young family’s home at Chinkapook last week has left the family devastated and with little more than the clothes…
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Tooleybuc school turns 100
ANOTHER of the district’s schools will be celebrating its centenary of existence when Tooleybuc Central School holds its 100th birthday festivities this weekend. More than…
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Local tattoos reflect national trends
“ONE of my main wishes is that people be more creative with their tattoo ideas,” bemoans Swan Hill tattoo artist Beau Mirabito. Working in the…
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Silent crime targeted
A LOCAL family violence support service has applauded the state government’s response towards the findings of the Royal Commission into Family Violence. Mallee Sexual Assault…
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Sleeping Giant dreaming of top-tier captaincy
A GIANT of local football will step out with the Greater Western Sydney squad in a bid to be selected for the Under 18 New…
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Aged care expansion ‘not viable’
A CONFIDENTIAL report from a top consulting firm has strongly warned Balranald Shire Council against pushing forward with the expansion of the Bidgee Haven Retirement…
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Council on board gender action plan
TEN councils in the Loddon Mallee region, including Swan Hill, have affirmed their commitment to eradicating violence against women thanks to an action plan launched…
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Shrooms, drugs found at Confest
TWENTY-eight people were found to be in the possession of drugs at the annual Confest music festival held near Moulamein, with one woman charged for…
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Basin Plan Inquiry report released
THE final report of the Senate Inquiry into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has received mixed reviews from interest groups, but has found general support from…
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Deb exhibition displays tradition
WIMMERA Mallee residents had an opportunity to step back in time at the weekend when Hopetoun hosted a unique exhibition depicting the history of the…
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