News
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Farmers ‘hit over the head’ by Lake Tyrrell move
THE Sea Lake farming community say they’ve been left in the dark over plans to protect Lake Tyrrell under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…
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Vets remember Vietnam
A SMALL group of Vietnam veterans, their families and members of the public came together on Friday morning to acknowledge Vietnam Veterans’ Day. The solemn…
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Council needs to invest in town’s caravan park
BALRANALD Shire administrator Michael Colreavy has urged council to invest significant money to improve the town’s caravan park. Mr Colreavy made the comments at last…
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Water juggle tip in dry weather
NEAR-full water storages and the likely return of dry weather patterns are two factors influencing Murray River system management strategies for the year ahead. The…
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Appliance alert after dryer fire
VICTORIAN fire services are calling on households to ensure their electrical equipment and appliances are up to scratch following a clothes dryer fire which destroyed…
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Unique collection
TRUCKS and wedding dresses aren’t normally things that goes hand-in-hand, but you can find collections of both the Speewa Heritage Collectors Club Annual Rally next…
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Officer’s bushfire mission
Senior Constable Annie Coobs, who was part of a group of officers who received the National Emergency Medal, was also recognised for her exemplary work…
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Green light for highway service station
SWAN Hill Rural City Council doesn’t get to decide whether Swan Hill has “too many servos and not enough Hungry Jack’s” when making planning decisions,…
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The war we never forget
FIFTY years might seem like a long time, but for local Vietnam veteran Ian Triplett, it’s “flown by”. Today marks 50 years since the 1973…
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In Vietnam, the new boys stood out
FEBRUARY 1971 was hot and standing out with their new uniforms and shiny boots is the one of the first recollections that Swan Hill man…










