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Growers cop a 40 per cent hit on wine output
WINE grape production in the Murray-Darling and Swan Hill wine regions dropped by almost 40 per cent in the past year, according to Murray Valley…
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Ageing concerns for the Mallee
MORE than 100 providers, peak body representatives and politicians on Thursday gathered in Mildura to delve into recent legislation changes impacting the aged-care sector. By…
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Check often for child car seat safety
SWAN Hill parents have been urged to regularly check the fit, safety rating and rules for child car seats. The advice follows the release of…
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Fijian volunteers boost CFA ranks
Fiji has contributed more than just much-needed additional labour to the communities of the Swan Hill region, with eight Fijian Country Fire Authority (CFA) members…
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Moama Lights off but show continues
Heightened water levels have forced the cancelation of the Moama Lights component of the Moama Lights festival, effective July 6. Murray River Council, the organiser…
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Flood funds timing questioned
LEADERS in flood-ravaged communities are reeling after the Victorian Government failed to ask for any advance disaster relief payments offered by the Commonwealth. The State…
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No degrees of separation on Kokoda
THE people you bump into, and in the most unlikely of places. What are the chances Peter Walsh, Member for Murray Plains, would bump into…
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June was wet and warm, Bureau of Met reports
IT was a wetter-than-average June, with mean temperatures higher than usual. The first month of winter recorded 67.2mm of rain – more than the 26.1mm…
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Swan Hill’s Cath Taylor celebrates 100th birthday
On Wednesday July 5, Cath Taylor joined a very special club as she celebrated her 100th birthday at Logan Lodge. She will also be the…
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School holidays a hit
A PACKED holiday program has been a big hit at the Swan Hill Pioneer village. With the Victorian school holidays drawing to a close, staff…
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