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‘Normal’ rain set to return
IT has been a dry start to autumn with just 8.6mm of rainfall recorded in March. There’s no rain in sight for the Mallee over…
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Around the Churches: 9/4/21
Anglican THE solemn 8.30am Good Friday service, the Liturgy of the Passion, commenced in silent reflection. Sunlight moved to the altar at the west, then…
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Meerkats on a charity prowl
THEIR 1988 Nissan Patrol is almost ready and their meerkat suits are complete. Now, it’s time to reach their new fundraising goal. Swan Hill’s Hadyn…
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More than 100 blitzed
MORE than 100 offences were detected by Swan Hill highway patrol over a five-day Easter long weekend blitz. Five lives were lost on the roads…
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Driver killed in rollover
A 24-YEAR-OLD Curlwaa man has lost his life, after his vehicle rolled over near Robinvale. Police said it was believed the man was driving a…
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Long-awaited skate park takes shape
EXCITEMENT is building as stage one progresses on the new Nyah West skate park. Swan Hill Rural City Council said all elements from Swan Hill’s…
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First sod turned for new homes
CONSTRUCTION will begin this month on new accommodation houses in Robinvale in a bid to alleviate housing shortages in the Mallee. Regional Development Minister Mary-Anne…
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Success stories
SWAN Hill region businesses are leading the way, featuring in a new book about rural entrepreneurs. Central Victorian author and businesswoman Kerry Anderson interviewed 50…
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VFF in budget push for rail line
THE state’s peak farming body wants to see a commitment to complete the troubled Murray Basin Rail Project – including the promised standardisation of the…
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MP exit delights Dalton
THE sensational resignation of a NSW Nationals MP last week could pave the way for water reform, says Murray MP Helen Dalton. Member for Upper…
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