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Grant too lean for Ultima war memorial fix
THE Ultima Progress Association has received a $10,000 grant from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to refurbish and conserve the Ultima War Memorial. The department’s…
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Police hunt recruits
A LARGE Victoria Police recruitment drive across north-west Victoria is under way, with senior police urging anyone considering joining the force to “give it a…
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Panic buying clears shelves of eggs
SWAN Hill residents have scrambled to the aisles at supermarkets, clearing the fridges of fresh eggs. Woolworths and Coles have running short on supplies, blaming…
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Goschen mine project faces decision time
A SMALL farming town 35km from Swan Hill could significantly boost Australia’s production of rare earths and contribute to making the nation a key player…
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Livestock transport safety to the fore
PEOPLE involved in the livestock supply chain are being urged to follow safer transport practices following 14 crashes involving livestock in the first four months…
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Cloak more than a work of art
STAFF at Swan Hill District Health have begun creating a possum skin cloak that will be covered in designs burnt into the skin as part…
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It’s all happening at Hatfield
WOMEN will have the spotlight in this year’s Hatfield Happening years after it was last held. The event is set for the Hatfield Hall and…
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Eskimo Joe gets warm reception
FANS were entertained by Australian rock legends Eskimo Joe at a sell-out performance at Swan Hill Town Hall on Friday night. The ARIA Award-winning band…
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Nominate a senior for community award
NOMINATIONS are open for the upcoming Victorian Senior of the Year Awards with members of the community encouraged to put forward the names of hardworking…
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Water buybacks open
THE tendering of controversial water buybacks, aimed at recovering 70 gigalitres of water from the southern Murray-Darling Basin, opened Monday. Voluntary water purchases, or buybacks,…
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