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Tradition was long time coming
THE inspiration to create a Father’s Day celebration actually grew from Mother’s Day. While the concept of a day to celebrate mothers was quickly embraced…
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Council nominations open soon
CANDIDATES in the upcoming local council elections are urged to use the Victorian Electoral Commission’s refreshed help guide to get their applications ready for submission.…
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Storm surge
DOZENS of Swan Hill residents had their power restored on Monday after Sunday’s strong winds and thunderstorm activity. Uprooted trees and fallen branches brought down…
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Axe falls on illegal firewood trade
POLICE across the Gannawarra and Swan Hill regions are cracking down on the theft of firewood from local forests as part of Taskforce Ironbark. Victoria…
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Firefighter climbs for a cause
STAFF at Swan Hill District Health have been asking local firefighter George Smith why he is walking up and down the hospital stairs. “They stop…
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Roving eye on roads
SWAN Hill Council has engaged engineering firm Shepherd to capture an accurate digital picture of the state of its municipal road network. An electronic survey…
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Celebration days
AUSTRALIA Day celebrations in 2025 will replicate this year’s successful format, Swan Hill Rural City Council has decided. The 2025 celebrations will include citizenship and…
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Filmmaker Hosking brings Winx doco home
AWARD-winning director Janine Hosking is set to return to Swan Hill next month for a screening of her new film in the town where her…
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Picketers back pay claim
VICTORIAN TAFE teachers went on a 24-hour strike for the first time since 2012, with more promised if two years of pay negotiations continue without…
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Local voice goes to Canberra
COUNCIL representatives have brought the region’s concerns to Federal Parliament and advocated local consultation into national decision-making. Swan Hill Rural City Council Mayor Stuart King…
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