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Cat control on pause
PEOPLE feeding feral cats, and stealing or damaging cat traps in Swan Hill are hindering council’s attempts to stay on top of cat numbers. Last…
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Moulamein gets evacuation warning
THE NSW SES has issued a prepare-to-evacuate warning for Moulamein township as the rising Edward River threatens to isolate the community. Rural Fire Service captain…
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Political thriller set in Mallee
A FORMER Federal MP has released a new crime thriller on water rights, set in the Mallee where water is a “life and death” issue.…
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Piangil RSL makeover is the talk of the town
AFTER two years of COVID delays, the newly renovated Piangil RSL Sub-Branch building is finished and attracting plenty of community interest. Sub-branch secretary Ron Brehm…
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Carols cancelled again
IT will be another Silent Night at Riverside Park, after organisers of a much-loved Christmas tradition were forced to pull the plug on carols. It’s…
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Forefont of patient safety
A LIGHT was shone on the valuable role of all medical imaging professionals in healthcare last week, as Swan Hill District Health celebrated National Radiographers…
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Ambos still here for us
AMBULANCE Victoria has reassured flood-affected communities it continues to provide care, with multi-agency support. A spokesperson said additional paramedics had been temporarily relocated from Melbourne…
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Health service juggling crises
WHILE the Murray River at Swan Hill has peaked and roads towards Kerang are starting to open up, Swan Hill District Health (SHDH) remains in…
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Don’t feel guilt
THERE can sometimes be a stigma around seeking help, Rural Financial Counselling Service Victoria West senior financial co-ordinator Stephanie Ferdelja says. But she urges flood-hit…
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Close monitoring of flood potential
SES operations manager Gavin Kelly says it is unknown whether Sea Lake would be impacted by flooding, but the organisation is “not anticipating inundation of…
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