News
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Woman forced to camp out in a family crisis
MELBOURNE resident Lisa Dickson was exposed to Swan Hill’s accommodation shortage when her father was unexpectedly placed in palliative care in February. While she knew…
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Forum for flood victims
ANYONE impacted by last year’s floods has been urged to attend a flood inquiry forum in Rochester next week. Victorian Farmers Federation will host the…
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Cash enough for conference trip, says shire
BALRANALD Shire says there are “sufficient” funds available to represent ratepayers at a national local government conference in Canberra next month. Administrator Michael Colreavy and…
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Country roads get Federal funding boost
SWAN Hill Council will be provided an additional $827,000 to spend on road projects. In February, the Federal Government allocated an extra $250 million for…
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Fares cut brings trade boom for Swan Hill motels
REGIONAL motels are seeing an increase in demand, thanks to the Victorian Government’s decision to cap public transport fares for regional areas. The Andrews Government…
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Full steam ahead for new river giant
CONSTRUCTION of the largest paddlesteamer in the southern hemisphere has begun, and its owners are promising an “authentic experience” paired with modern luxury. Murray River…
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People power persuades council to put in park gates
CHILD safety will be improved at a Robinvale park with the installation of new gates, thanks to a petition signed by almost 200 people. Swan…
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Family lives road trip dream
THE Nalder family took a giant leap in February 2022 and followed a dream many would love to pursue. With their three children in tow,…
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Agency on the move
TRANSPORT for NSW is hosting a regional community forum in Balranald today. We at Transport for NSW want to get to know you better,” the…
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A burst of colour
IT was an explosion of colour at St Mary’s Primary School on Friday as they held their fun run. Dressed in white T-shirts, the students…










