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  • Three close matches in tennis pennant

    Three close matches in tennis pennant

    THREE of the four matches in Saturday’s round of Swan Hill tennis pennant were in doubt right to the end of the day.  In the…

  • Holden back the tears

    Holden back the tears

    “DEVASTATING” is how John Goddard described Holden’s decision to cease manufacturing in Australia from 2017. “We’re losing another Australian icon, that’s what I think,” John…

  • Boxed out of business

    WAKOOL Shire traders have responded with disappointment and dissatisfaction to a ruling from New South Wales Industrial Relations over trading on Boxing Day. Under the…

  • Ultima TUF wins

    Ultima TUF wins

    ULTIMA TUF proved too strong for Lakers in Swan Hill District Cricket Association’s one-day round on Saturday. Batting first at home, Lakers managed 96 from…

  • Our region, our people: classroom innovation

    Our region, our people: classroom innovation

    FRIENDS since working together in 1989, teachers Gail Groat and Tracey Wareham were delighted to find their paths cross again in 2010 at Swan Hill…

  • Georgia follows animal instinct

    Georgia follows animal instinct

    The thought of a lost and stray animal is simply heartbreaking for Swan Hill local Georgia Barr. With any animal being like a “baby” to…

  • Exceptional cricket

    Exceptional cricket

    THE standard of cricket was exceptional at Saturday’s Premier Cricket Bush Bash in Swan Hill, despite a disappointing attendance according to Swan Hill District Cricket…

  • Walking their way to fitness

    Walking their way to fitness

    THE POSTURE and fitness of a group of locals has improved thanks to Swan Hill District Health’s Nordic walking classes. Running for six weeks, the…

  • BLOODY IDIOTS: Police catch three separate drink drivers at Quambatook over weekend

    BLOODY IDIOTS: Police catch three separate drink drivers at Quambatook over weekend

    THREE men were found to be drink driving at Quambatook at the weekend, with one incident resulting in serious injuries for a passenger. A 48-year-old…

  • Festive forest

    Festive forest

    Although it may not be immediately obvious what onions and candy canes have in common, attendees at Friday night’s Forest of Christmas Trees charity auction…

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