Community
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Vinnies appeal to give winter woollies a new home
COME coats, come jackets, woolly jumpers, scarves, beanies, gloves – winter is here, and so has the Vinnies winter appeal. Swan Hill Vinnies store is…
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Brother’s plea to solve 22 year old murder mystery
TWENTY-TWO years since the violent murder of his brother near Swan Hill, a local Mallee man is pleading with NSW police to update him on…
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Much loved matron remembered
BARRY and Sue Steggall have donated several items to Swan Hill District Health that belonged to a former matron of the hospital. Val Steggall was…
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Elders come together to celebrate their legacy during NAIDOC Week
THE Swan Hill community came out in their hundreds to honour and celebrate Indigenous culture last week – culminating in a NAIDOC Week march through…
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Rene O’Halloran: a lifelong passion for craft and devotion to her community
Doreen “Rene” Marie O’Halloran 5/9/1919 to 4/7/2021 RENE O’Halloran had a passion for crafting and spent countless hours volunteering in her community. She was believed…
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Strong women inspired Professor Eleanor Bourke to groundbreaking role with the Yoo-rrook Justice Commission
A WOMAN who grew up near Swan Hill is to chair Victoria’s Australia-first inquiry into injustices committed against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Professor…
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Calling young film makers
YOUNG Victorian filmmakers have the opportunity to win $5000 by pitching a short film concept that promotes road safety and helps save lives. The Transport…
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Education and accessibility key to slowing teen pregnancy rates
YOUNG people in Swan Hill and in the broader Mallee region are facing some uphill battles when it comes to their reproductive health, but Youth…
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Covid business support officer appointed
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has this week appointed Sarah Rogers to the frontline of the region’s drive to help navigate businesses through the Covid-19…
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Babies’ Welcome to Country lifts hearts and spirits
STRENGTH is being instilled in Aboriginal children from a young age. As part of the NAIDOC Week celebrations in Swan Hill, 18 babies and children…
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