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Regional roads in line for upgrades
SEVEN roads across the region of significant use for farmers and agricultural industries are to be upgraded. Swan Hill is among 38 councils across the…
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Casual workers hit hard
CASUAL workers have been particularly hard hit during the current lockdown. Tish Wright works at Nyah Oasis bar, Chinese restaurant and roadhouse, and was worried…
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Rural Victoria populations to thrive in post-pandemic era, says expert demographer
A RENOWNED demographer and social commentator says the post-pandemic era poses unique opportunities for rural Victoria to thrive and grow. The report by Bernard Salt,…
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Pacific workers welcomed back to Mallee fruit farm
A GROUP of Samoans have been welcomed to the Mallee with open arms, following a period of hotel quarantine. Thirty-two workers from Samoa are now…
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Aged care centre scramble to vaccinate staff
REGIONAL Victoria is breathing a sigh of relief as COVID-19 lockdown restrictions are eased – but now the rush is under way to get vaccinated.…
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Regional Victoria lockdown doesn’t stack up, says Webster
THE decision to lock down all of regional Victoria still doesn’t stack up for Member for Mallee Anne Webster. “Compared to previous statewide lockdowns, it’s…
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Demand for COVID testing and vaccines surge
MASKS are back on, schools are closed and sporting events cancelled as the Swan Hill region battens down for a seven-day coronavirus lockdown. Victoria’s COVID…
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Junior Fire Brigade members compete in amazing race
AN impressive 21 fire-fighting enthusiasts make up the Junior Fire Brigade in Swan Hill – one of the biggest junior brigades in the state. Although…
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Swan Hill council rejects bid to heritage list Swan Hill tourist attraction Pioneer Settlement
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has rejected a bid for the region’s top tourist attraction, Pioneer Settlement, to be heritage listed. At an unscheduled meeting…
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Murray Valley Highway final safety barriers installed
THE safety of one of Victoria’s highest risk roads – the stretch of the Murray Valley Highway near Lake Boga – will soon be improved…
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