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Chilly start to August
SWAN Hill residents yesterday braved the coldest winter morning so far this year. It dropped to -2.8 degrees at 7am, with a “feels like” temperature…
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First Nations seek water equity
EQUITY in water rights has the potential to uplift First Nations communities and create economic opportunities, First Nations leaders from around the region and their…
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Butterworth Street fix under way
FLOOD-prone Butterworth Street in Swan Hill is finally being repaired with the replacement of kerbs and channels. Swan Hill Council contractors began the works on…
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Monster lemon puts squeeze on rivals
Local man Colin Virtue has grown a one kilogram lemon in his Swan Hill backyard garden. With his tree’s regular fruit for comparison, the oversized…
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Council assesses available ’employment land’
THE issues and opportunities with land generally zoned for industrial or commercial purposes have been summarised in a new draft strategy endorsed by Murray River…
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Tank delivery driver denies training claim
A TRUCK driver has denied he lied about not being trained and instructed before being involved in a fatal incident while delivering water tanks from…
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Quiet focus for library storytime
SWAN Hill Regional Library will trial a new initiative to provide a supportive environment for children with sensory integration challenges. Quiet and Calm Storytime will…
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River vital to health
TRADITIONAL owners and allies are calling on governments to deliver water justice to communities along the Murray-Darling Basin after a forum on Friday. The River…
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Elections to usher in new-look council
BALRANALD Shire Council is set to have councillors for the first time since 2019 after local government elections take place on September 14. Nominations for…
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Fraser children seek damages
THE children of slain Swan Hill mother Samantha Fraser are suing their father. Adrian Basham, 47, bashed the mother-of-three to death at her Phillip Island…
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