News
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Holiday fun at library
THE Swan Hill Regional Library was buzzing during the school holidays with a plethora of activities. Children were kept entertained with Minecraft, virtual reality, Lego…
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Didn’t vote? Electoral commission needs to know why not
ALMOST 6000 Murray Plains voters who didn’t cast their votes in the November 2022 state election will have the chance to explain why not. The…
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Swan Hill council backs existing RV policy
NO SIGNIFICANT changes have been made during a review of Swan Hill Rural City Council’s policy on visitation by tourists with caravans and motor homes.…
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Plenty of work, few houses
WHEN Rahmat Hidayat arrived in the region in February, he was not short of job opportunities. Farm work drew the Indonesian traveller to the Swan…
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Tight times everywhere
THE Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals 30.6 per cent of the Australian population rent. The latest census data shows that housing cost burdens remain more…
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Swan Hill pioneering museum open day for volunteers
SWAN Hill’s iconic open-air pioneering museum is staging a volunteer open day next month aimed at attracting locals to fill vacancies. Pioneer Settlement needs volunteers…
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Questions over run-down teacher homes
OPTIONS to address Robinvale’s ailing teacher accommodation offerings are being discussed. A variety of homes in town previously used by the Education Department now sit…
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Upmarket down at Nyah
BACKPACKERS looking for a home away from home have found a few creature comforts in Nyah. Dominic and Paulina Calabro own and operate The Depot…
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Renters on the rack: Swan Hill’s home truths
SWAN Hill’s supply of rental properties is critically low, according to real estate agent Noel Watson. While demand remains high, limited supply is placing increased…
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Balranald Shire roads still under water
THE extent of road damage across Balranald Shire, particularly the northern region, caused by last year’s floods has been laid on the table. Executive manager…










