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Virus won’t stop 101 celebration
FOR Balranald Multipurpose Service resident Doreen ‘Rene’ Marie O’Halloran (nee Dowling), celebrating her 101st birthday last Saturday looked different to previous years. Rene’s family believe…
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More to say after ‘are you okay?’
THIS year’s R U OK? Day held a special place in Shay Free’s heart this year. Ms Free lost her 23-year-old sister, Shania Watt, to…
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Talk of the town for new Balranald community radio station
BALRANALD residents could soon have their voices on the airwaves, with the town in talks about a not-for-profit community radio station. Nathan Mccassey, who has…
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Ag code allows for free movement across borders
THREE states and two territories have signed up to a National Agricultural Workers Code that will now allow for the free and safe movement of…
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Unchain regional Victoria, urges Swan Hill council mayor
DON’T tie Swan Hill to Melbourne. That’s the message Swan Hill mayor Bill Moar is sending Premier Daniel Andrews in response to the roadmap for…
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Stranded without driving test, calls for online components
LAKE Boga’s Rachael Lee is essentially stranded in the small town after months of delays in sitting her probationary licence test. Ms Lee completed her…
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Caring for the carers of mentally ill loved ones
NO two cases of depression are the same. Neither are two journeys before and after suicide. Yet, retired Beverford fruit grower Ann Young is using…
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Farmers urged to join council as candidate nomination soon open
FARMERS are being urged to nominate for local council when elections are held next month. The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) said it was important agriculture…
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‘It’s just devastating’, says a Swan Hill pilates owner
THE fitness industry was dealt some heavy news this week when Premier Daniel Andrews delivered his “roadmap to recovery”. On Sunday, it was announced that…
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Closure taking its toll on the local beauty industry
BEAUTY salons in the Swan Hill region have had their doors forced shut, which is taking its toll on the industry. The Beauty Spot owner…










