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Achieving gender equality
WHILE the gender pay gap has continued to shrink, it still took Australian women an extra 50 days on average to earn the same as…
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Special rate invaluable
THE Swan Hill municipality special rate is the “envy of other councils”, according to Swan Hill Rural City councillor Terry Jennings. The glowing endorsement of…
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High speed internet arrives
ELIGIBLE homes and businesses across the region can now access improved broadband coverage following the completion of new NBN fixed wireless towers. Residents in Tooleybuc,…
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History preserved
THE historic Swan Hill Water Tower has been officially added to the Victorian Heritage Register, recognising its cultural and architectural significance at a state level.…
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‘Pawfect’ news for dog owners
TAILS are wagging in Robinvale after Swan Hill Rural City Council announced funding to create an off-leash dog park in the border town. The council…
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Families rejoice at new playground
ROBINVALE families are celebrating the long-awaited opening of the town’s new adventure playground, officially unveiled last Thursday. Local parents Damien and Rikki said the playground…
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Funding tourism boost
BALRANALD Shire Council has welcomed more than $731,000 in funding to strengthen the local visitor economy, as part of a wider $16.3 million investment across…
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Cup pride
SWAN Hill turned out in full force to welcome hometown hero Harry Coffey and the iconic Melbourne Cup on Friday. Kicking off at 8am, the…
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Bushfire outlook released
NORTHERN Victoria is forecast to have a “normal” level of fire risk for spring, as fire authorities prepare for a likely early start to the…
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Best ‘Foott’ forward
FRIENDS, colleagues and support workers have celebrated Kieran Foott’s second year at the Swan Hill Aquatic and Recreation Centre. Venue manager Karla Barnes said Mr…
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