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Community recognition for dedication
For Ouyen locals Alison Brackenridge and Bernadette Fidge, helping their community isn’t just a job – it’s a way of life. Between them, the two…
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Desert trek opens broad horizon
A SWAN Hill contingent tested their strength and resilience in Alice Springs, hiking about 65km of the Larapinta Trail over six days, as part of…
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King returned for third term
STUART King has been re-elected unopposed as mayor of Swan Hill Rural City, securing a third consecutive term. Councillors also voted Cr Terry Jennings in…
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Boga algae retreats in time for summer
LAKE Boga is safe for recreational use once more, as the blue-green algae warning has been lifted 243 days after it was issued in March…
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Rallying to say no to violence
SWAN Hill will be painted orange in support of victim survivors of domestic and family violence, which affects one in three women worldwide. The community…
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Illegal dumping drains vital resources
THE region’s roadways are fast becoming a dumping ground for unwanted rubbish, leaving local councils to shoulder the mounting cleanup costs. Buloke Shire Council has…
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Joyride comes to abrupt end
MOULAMEIN locals used quick thinking after a dramatic chase and citizen intervention brought an alleged stolen ute joyride to an abrupt end on November 7.…
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Coalition looks united on energy policy
THE Federal Liberal and National parties are united on their climate and energy policies, abandoning their targets of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050.…
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Council looks to change CEO title
MURRAY River Council will consider changing the position title of its most senior member as general manager rather than chief executive. Councillor Gen Campbell lodged…
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Bureau faces rural backlash
THE Bureau of Meteorology has been forced to ride the storm it usually only forecasts, after backlash over its new-look website. The Bureau has since…
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