2017
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An eventful career proves Brookshaw is a good sport
With deep involvement in the region’s sport and education, John Brookshaw’s time in the Murray Mallee region has been eventful to say the least. Mr…
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Procession kicks off magic weekend
A procession of vintage tractors, cars and motorbikes stopped traffic in Swan Hill on Saturday morning. The procession kicked off the annual Mallee Steam, Oil…
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Customers impacted by long delay
Customers on the 7.10am V/Line service that broke down between Swan Hill and Kerang have expressed concern over the management of the rural line. The…
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Junior fire brigade members recognised
The Swan Hill Junior Fire Brigade have recognised and celebrated the achievements of their young members during a special awards evening. Tom Cunningham took home…
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Performance survey queried
Despite the tick of approval from Murray River Council residents and ratepayers in a council performance survey, a former Wakool councillor says it’s not a true…
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Widow fights back from financial ruin
When Lea Johnson’s husband died, her accounts were frozen and she was forced to borrow money from her parents for groceries and house repayments. Now, Ms…
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Engine fault impacts V/Line train service
Train passengers were forced to dismount moments into their Melbourne-bound journey following an engine fault on Friday. The 7.10am service from Swan Hill to Southern Cross…
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Ratepayer outrage
Ratepayers say they feel like “cash cows” after Swan Hill council resolved to cough up $500,000 to fix the Chisholm Reserve drag strip. Resident Kim Stapleton-Mitchell…
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Worst fire season in many years
Swan Hill Fire Brigade captain Dennis Turner has urged residents to take “extreme” caution during a burn-off when the Fire Danger Period (FDP) ends on Monday. …
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Increased mouse activity
Mallee grain growers have been urged to be on alert for increased mouse activity, with significant economic damage at sowing expected in some areas. While there…
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