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Men’s sheds are back and building
SWAN Hill Neighbourhood House’s Men’s Shed is back providing a place for men to socialise now COVID-19 restrictions have eased. Men’s sheds are community versions…
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Drug tested more often on country roads
MOTORISTS travelling through Victoria’s western region can expect to be drug tested more often. Officers from additional one-person and regional stations are joining the effort…
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Funding mental health first aid with $6500 Freemasons’ donation
THE Swan Hill District Health (SHDH) counselling department has received a significant boost to fund Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) in the community. Last Thursday,…
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Swan Hill’s $790,000 health boost
SWAN Hill District Health (SHDH) has welcomed state government funding to upgrade an ageing CT scanner. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp announced the $790,000…
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Goodnight kidnap accused appears in NSW court
A WOMAN has appeared in court following an alleged brazen kidnapping in Goodnight last weekend. A 25-year-old woman, who resided in Goodnight, was taken against…
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A new way forward for funerals
RESTRICTIONS placed on funerals throughout the COVID-19 pandemic could shape the future of how people send off their loved ones. The limit on the number…
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‘Big kid’ at heart as Sam drives to retirement
AFTER two decades of driving a Swan Hill school bus, Sam Rovere will retire from his beloved job next Friday. Mr Rovere first stepped into…
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Festive freedoms as Victoria moves to COVID-normal summer
HOUSEHOLDS can now have up to 30 visitors over the course of a day. The welcomed indoor gathering increase was announced by Premier Daniel Andrews…
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Quacking start to much-needed new year
A SEA of rubber yellow ducks will again race down the Murray River for the 30th SES duck race on New Year’s Day. The annual…
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In the black after run of hostel losses
BALRANALD council has managed to turnaround the books at the town’s retirement hostel after years of massive, “avoidable” deficits and community unrest. Council explained in…
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