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U-turn on speed limit
THE Federal Government has abandoned a plan to reduce speed limits on thousands of roads to 70km/h following a major backlash from regional communities. The…
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Self-discovery fuels book
GREG Keyes was halfway through writing what he hoped would become the most comprehensive resource he had ever created when he felt something unusual happening.…
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New bus opens doors for all
EVERY student at Swan Hill Specialist School can now travel together, thanks to the arrival of a new wheelchair-accessible bus. The bus, valued at $100,000,…
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Council backflips on $1m funding
MURRAY River Council has had one of its fiercest showdowns in years, ending with councillors rescinding last month’s vote to reject more than $1 million…
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Full steam ahead!
IT’S full steam ahead as the biggest paddlesteamer in the southern hemisphere makes its way to its new home in Echuca. The first wood-fired, five-star…
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Beauty and the Beast
THE Victorian State Ballet will return to Swan Hill for the Christmas season with its original production of Beauty and the Beast. Managing director Michelle…
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Art gallery set to shine
THE redeveloped Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery will open its doors to the public tonight, marking a significant milestone for the region’s arts community. A…
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Devotion to his craft, town and family
WALTZING through the often-unlocked back door with newspapers tucked beneath his arm, Lawrie French carried a presence you felt before he even spoke. Reporters knew…
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Sprucing up shopfronts
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has announced a new façade improvement program aimed at enhancing the appeal of local commercial precincts and supporting small to…
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In the blood
ACCLAIMED Australian blues-roots musician Geoff Achison returns to Swan Hill on Friday for a free performance at the Swan Hill Club. A stalwart of the…
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