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Historic bridge set for removal
THE last parts of the 90-year-old Gee Gee bridge over the Wakool River will be removed on Wednesday. The timber bridge — on Noorong Road,…
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A ‘win’ for labour-starved farmers
AN initial 1500 Pacific Island workers will soon be on their way to farms across Victoria, under a landmark agreement between the Victorian and Tasmanian…
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Melburnians hit the highways as thousands move to the regions
MELBURNIANS are ditching the coronavirus unpredictability in their droves and heading up the highways. An estimated 7400 Melburnians left the city with more than three-in-five…
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Local pharmacies a ‘point of presence’ in vaccine rollout
SWAN Hill pharmacies could form part of the coronavirus vaccine rollout program in the coming months. Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt said 5800 community…
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Crumbling roads can’t cope
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says more funding is needed to ensure Victoria’s crumbling regional road and rail freight infrastructure can cope with future increased…
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On target for K hub
ONE Swan Hill business is on target for a makeover to transform it into a popular retail chain. The doors to Target closed last week…
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Honour for our top cop
MILDURA-based superintendent Rebecca Olsen has been recognised for more than 30 years’ service to Victoria Police and her commitment to supporting the advancement of women…
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Balranald pioneer president’s humble win
BALRANALD’s top Australia Day award has gone to the history-making Lyn Flanagan, who is Balranald Ex-Services Club’s first female president since the club’s inception in…
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Ignorance is no excuse, says cop
SOME of the 40,000 fines handed out by Victoria Police for breaches of the Chief Health Officer’s (CHO) directions will be reviewed, a top cop…
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Allies for survival
WHILE many in the Swan Hill region celebrated January 26, a group of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people banded together to mark a day of mourning.…
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