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Swan Hill mayor says both sister cities valued
A PERCEIVED favouritism for Swan Hill’s sister city, Yamagata, Japan, over Robinvale’s sister city, Villers-Bretonneux, France, has been disputed by Swan Hill mayor Stuart King.…
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Skate skills are more than fun
YOUTH across Balranald Shire are being given the opportunity to build confidence, resilience and community spirit while learning to skateboard from some of the best…
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Boost to fish stocks
WATERWAYS in north-west Victoria received an influx of fish stocks last week as the Victorian Fisheries Authority released two native species, a part of their…
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Larrikin life of an old-school journo
INTERNATIONAL journalist John Lawrence, a “respected trainer” to many aspiring journalists, first inked his pen in Swan Hill. After chasing stories along the Murray, his…
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Uniting to celebrate our nation
SWAN Hill Council has announced a line-up of events to celebrate Australia Day, headlined by an awards ceremony and events that highlight “shared connections”. Mayor…
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Book bargains at library sale
SWAN Hill Regional Library is giving locals and visitors the chance to pick up secondhand books for as little as 20 cents. Libraries manager Camille…
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Three cheers for cheap car rally
THEY’RE unkindly known as “shitbox” cars, but when a fleet of them stopped off in Tooleybuc, they were the centre of attention. And now the…
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Optimism for the future
IN part two of our leaders’ visions for 2024, we hear from the chairman of the Swan Hill business group and a NSW MP, who…
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Charges over work fatality
A SWAN Hill labour hire company and a Woorinen South fruit grower are facing WorkSafe charges over the death of a 70-year-old worker in 2022.…
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Drag strip ban upheld
THE Swan Hill Council has resolved to enforce the permanent closure of the Swan Hill Drag Strip, effective immediately. While the closure was originally put…
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