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Council backs tennis deal
AN early push to fund tennis events in next year’s council budget has been criticised by Cr Bill Moar. “We are conducting budget negotiations here…
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Uniting Church fire contained
SWAN Hill’s Uniting Church had a lucky escape on Monday after firefighters contained a fire that broke out near the altar. CFA units rushed to…
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Elderly pair plucked from crash scene
A SERIOUSLY injured woman and man in their 80s were plucked from a car that police said veered into the centre median of Campbell Street…
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New chapter for Dokic
Sophie Baldwin RETIRED tennis great Jelena Dokic held court in Swan Hill as part of a regional tour to promote her second book. In Dokic’s…
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Up, up and away
The heritage of the Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum is set to be preserved for future generations thanks to a community grant made to the…
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Great lengths for good cause
A HAIRCUT isn’t usually an emotional moment, but for Rosa Orlando, the choice to chop her long locks was inspired by the chance to give…
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Snakes on the move in the north west
A SUSPECTED fatal snake bite in north west Victoria has prompted Ambulance Victoria to warn residents to be on the lookout and to know what…
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Free chemical detox for homes
SWAN Hill Council is encouraging residents to begin cleaning out unwanted household chemicals, ahead of a Detox your Home event early next year. It is…
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Grief book ‘like a hug from Country’
CONFRONTING the loss of a newborn child is a deeply painful and difficult time for parents, families and their support network. Managing the loss across…
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‘Same pay’ a hit to farmers, MP warns
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster is concerned farmers and small business owners will bear the cost of new “same job, same pay” laws. Employers with…










