News
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Locals buy ‘Patche Pub’
THE future of the “Patche Pub” has been secured, after a group of local and ex-locals purchased the building. Members of the farming community banded…
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AFP warns of rising reports of forced labor
FRUIT pickers and vineyard workers are among those most at risk of of forced labour and exploitation with reports of the crime increasing almost 50…
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McDonalds hit by global technology outage
SWAN Hill’s McDonald’s restaurant was caught up in a global technology outage on Friday night, leaving the establishments out of action for eight hours. The…
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All for a good cause
SWAN Hill’s A Good Kitchen is gaining recognition in the local community as a worthy cause as it aims to provide meals and food to…
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Veterans’ leader dies
PASSIONATE veterans’ advocate Harold Heslop died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, aged 78. He has left a legacy for many men and women in…
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Shire’s ‘bright’ future as elections near
THE future is “bright” for Balranald Shire as it heads towards democratic elections after four years in administration, according to administrator Mike Colreavy. He said…
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Classics defence to deter vandals
SWAN Hill Council is hoping classical music will deter loitering and vandalism at a problematic CBD public toilet. The council said it continued to be…
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Hometown hero award
FORMER Balranald Shire Youth Mayor Jackson Bialobrzeski has been acknowledged for making his home town a better place for young people. The commerce student, studying…
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Baby, look at us now
THE importance of a strong midwifery department can’t be understated at Swan Hill District Health, with one specialist describing it as “where the next generation…
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Stop river ad lies: Dalton
MEMBER for Murray Helen Dalton has called on the Federal Government to pull the plug on a new Murray-Darling Basin television commercial. The independent MP…










