2017
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Stage is set: Funding in the works
RIVERFRONT projects across the Mallee and Riverina regions are in the running to receive almost $17 million in federal funding. Swan Hill Rural City Council…
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‘Selfish’ decision: Broad slams former PM
MALCOLM Turnbull should have stood by his party and served the remainder of his term as representative of the Wentworth electorate, says Member for Mallee…
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Funds flow: Murray River Council supports drought-affected NSW
MURRAY River Council (MRC) will donate $20,000 to support drought-stricken farmers in New South Wales. The council unanimously resolved last week to contribute the money…
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Turning away: Broad says ‘fair and reasonable’ for religious schools to turn away gay teachers
MEMBER for Mallee Andrew Broad says it is “fair and reasonable” for religious schools to turn teachers away based on their sexuality. The Nationals MP…
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Picture-perfect Mallee serenity: Silo cinema another hit
HOW’S the serenity? It is a famous quote from The Castle, and it rang true at the 8th Quambatook Silo Cinema event last Saturday night.…
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Drugs, firearms seized: Man charged after police raid
POLICE stormed the door of a Swan Hill property on Tuesday afternoon, seizing drugs, firearms and stolen property. A 34-year-old man has been charged with…
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Message received: Upper house MP tours Swan Hill’s hospital
MESSAGE received, “loud and clear”. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp said the Swan Hill Needs a New Hospital campaign committee left him in “no…
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Reflect today: Local against proposed silo artwork
SWAN Hill silo art needs to represent the town as it is today, says Woorinen resident Valissa Dreyer. Ms Dreyer said she was “dead against”…
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‘Sound’ plan: Broad questions population spread
FEDERAL Member for Mallee Andrew Broad says a new federal policy which would force migrants to live regionally for up to five years is a…
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Art in the works: Bringing silo art to Swan Hill
PLANS are underway to bring silo art to Swan Hill. Public art projects mounted on grain storage facilities have become a way for country towns…










