Community
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Family violence help
SUPPORT for victims of family violence in the Mallee will be further strengthened through partnerships formed with Victoria Legal Aid through its Family Advocacy and…
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Woorinen remembers its heroes
Nathan Spicer “A LAND fit for heroes” was the catchcry for the Soldier Resettlement Scheme following World War I. On the return of 78,000 Victorian…
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Crews set for Variety Bash
SWAN Hill residents are preparing to head north to raise much needed funds for sick and disadvantaged children. Two separate Swan Hill crews are gearing…
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Community spirit backs ambulance
AMBULANCE Victoria has invested in a localised recruitment drive to help ease the burden on the state’s health system. Targeting Sea Lake, Patchewollock and Murrayville,…
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Tribute to trail-blazing mayor
THE first woman elected to Wodonga City Council and its first female mayor, Pam Stone, has died. The Swan Hill-born local government stalwart was 93.…
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Thousands yet to claim power cash
THOUSANDS of Swan Hill households have yet to apply for a Victorian Government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus. Every Victorian household can receive $250 to seek…
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Building a regional connection for the LGBTQIA+ community
The Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQ+ Communities, Todd Fernando has said he doesn’t want LGBTQIA+ people to feel “disconnected from community” when living in Swan Hill.…
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‘Today we can bring some good’Customers urged to join Dignity Drive
WHILE it is not always blatantly obvious, period poverty – referring to the lack of access to period products like pads and tampons – is…
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More teens homeless in pandemic
MORE than one in 30 Victorian teenagers experienced homelessness for the first time during the pandemic, a Mission Australia survey suggests. The organisation’s 2021 youth…
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Festive lunch a big hit
THE Nyah District Lions Club staged a free Christmas in July lunch for 28 senior current and past members of the district last Tuesday. This…
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