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Santa is coming to town
SANTA Claus will make an early visit to Swan Hill, bringing festive cheer and gifts for lucky children at Riverside Park next Friday evening. Families…
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Dancing on the river
WOMEN of the upper Murray River have begun rehearsals to dance on the Coorong as part of the Adelaide Fringe once again. The Dupang Festival,…
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Entries close tomorrow
TIME is running out to deck the front yard and shop window with festive lights and decorations, with entries in The Guardian’s 2025 Christmas lights…
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Council supports ESVF freeze
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has welcomed the Victorian Government’s decision to extend the freeze on the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund for farmers for…
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Regions face housing crisis
A NEW Victorian parliamentary report has found housing demand far outstrips supply across rural and regional communities – and warned the shortage risks deepening housing…
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Suicide rates high in region
THE latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics highlights the urgent need for communities and services to respond to the complex factors that contribute…
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Swim banked in tradition
WHAT began as a family challenge between a father and daughter has grown into one of Victoria’s largest inland open‑water swims. The Lake Boga Bank…
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Marine investigation into accident
Gannawarra Boating incident: A BOATING accident on Gunbower Creek Friday evening has left two people with significant injuries, with the male driver of the boat…
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Supporting dementia care
BALRANALD recently had the privilege of hosting the Dementia Respite Education and Mentoring (DREAM) Project team for a comprehensive three-day program. The visit featured an…
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Getting Aussies hooked up
TOOLEYBUC couple Josh and Emma Gentle officially launched their new outdoor social app on Saturday night. The new app, Hooked Up, aims to connect people…










