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Fire destroys 300 acres
DOZENS of firefighters were called to a fast-moving grass and scrub fire at Nowie, west of Swan Hill, on Thursday. A CFA spokesperson said firefighters…
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Driver arrested for drugs and drink driving
SWAN Hill police stopped a vehicle on the Murray Valley Highway on Saturday night after detecting it travelling at 126km/h in a 100km/h zone. The…
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Connecting urban and rural Australia
HAMISH McIntyre grew up on the land in Queensland, learning the rhythms of farming from his family. Today, he runs a sprawling family business across…
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Events not to miss this week and upcoming
TODAY Evening: Live music at Lake Boga Hotel featuring Paul Rovere. 6pm-8pm: Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery opening. Remarks by the mayor. New exhibiton A…
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U-turn on speed limit
THE Federal Government has abandoned a plan to reduce speed limits on thousands of roads to 70km/h following a major backlash from regional communities. The…
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Self-discovery fuels book
GREG Keyes was halfway through writing what he hoped would become the most comprehensive resource he had ever created when he felt something unusual happening.…
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New bus opens doors for all
EVERY student at Swan Hill Specialist School can now travel together, thanks to the arrival of a new wheelchair-accessible bus. The bus, valued at $100,000,…
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Council backflips on $1m funding
MURRAY River Council has had one of its fiercest showdowns in years, ending with councillors rescinding last month’s vote to reject more than $1 million…
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Full steam ahead!
IT’S full steam ahead as the biggest paddlesteamer in the southern hemisphere makes its way to its new home in Echuca. The first wood-fired, five-star…
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Beauty and the Beast
THE Victorian State Ballet will return to Swan Hill for the Christmas season with its original production of Beauty and the Beast. Managing director Michelle…
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