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Chimneys a potential danger if not cleaned
VICTORIAN fire services are recommending Mallee residents prioritise cleaning their chimneys this winter, with CFA having responded to 48 chimney fires this year. The CFA…
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Benham defends Victoria’s role in Basin Plan
MEMBER for Mildura Jade Benham has disputed claims that Victoria is the state most to blame for sabotaging the Murray–Darling Basin Plan. Environment Victoria this…
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Cinema-goers think pink on blockbuster weekend
AS BARBIE fever took over the world with the release of the new Greta Gerwig film, not even Swan Hill could avoid the sea of…
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‘Irresponsible’ vandals pour bubble bath in fountain
SWAN Hill Mayor Les McPhee has lashed out at “irresponsible” people who poured a cleaning agent into a recently restored CBD fountain. The McCallum Street…
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Telstra lines down for Boort upgrade
SOME phone and internet services will be temporarily disrupted in Boort next week as Telstra upgrades its mobile base. There will be no 3G or…
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Search on for multicultural heroes
BALRANALD community members are being asked to nominate unsung heroes who work in the field of multiculturalism in their community. Nominations for the 2024 Premier’s…
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Hopes for better outcomes in basin plan extension
CALLS for an extension of the controversial Murray-Darling Basin Plan deadline have been welcomed by many people across the region, but not all are convinced…
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River platform works begin
CONSTRUCTION has started on Swan Hill’s new viewing platform at the Riverfront precinct, but there are concerns it could be delayed. After being announced in…
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Canine carers bring weekend cheer
SWAN Hill District Health (SHDH) has added a pair of four-legged companions to its team: therapy dogs Rosie and Cruiser. Seven-year-old Australian Shepherd Cruiser and…
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Crowds flock to Speed
MORE than 6000 people poured through the gates of the Mallee Machinery Field Days at Speed as this major fixture on the region’s farming calendar…
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