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Drag strip shifts into gear
THE Swan Hill Drag Strip has taken another leap forward with the signing of a three-year lease with Swan Hill Rural City Council on Tuesday.…
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Only some rumbling
WAITCHIE resident Helen Bennett was inside her house when the earthquake hit. She said she heard what sounded like the rumble of a truck down…
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Students back MRI Appeal
IN a remarkable display of entrepreneurial spirit and community-mindedness, Year 6 students at St Mary’s Primary School have raised a substantial $1,000 for the Mallee…
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Affordable housing for key workers
SWAN Hill Council will construct 10 units to help alleviate the housing shortage in Robinvale after receiving Victorian Government funding. The money will come from…
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Inquiry into local government funding reports findings
SWAN Hill Council says it’s “pleased” the final report of a parliamentary inquiry into local government funding and services highlighted issues impacting the municipality, including…
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How to stay water safe this summer
WITH a warmer than average summer forecast across much of the state, officials are urging people to take extra care when enjoying the water. “With…
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Heat gives ‘paws’ for thought
WITH summer well and truly here it is important to keep our fury friends in mind when out and about. Whether you are taking them…
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Fire ban for Mallee and Wimmera
A TOTAL Fire Ban has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera fire districts for Friday, December 20. No fires can be lit, or be…
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Small quake rattles region
A small earthquake has rattled the region this morning. Recorded at 11:34am local time the earthquake shook parts of the Mallee with Geoscience Australia recording…
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Six Christmas craft hacks
THERE’S nothing like sitting down with the kids to enjoy a spot of Christmas crafting but if, like many parents, you can’t face the mess…










