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Man claims 26 children to gain allowance
A ROBINVALE man claimed to have 26 children in order to gain a $15,000 education allowance from tax authorities, a court has heard. Darcy Urquhart…
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Revival rain for crops after a dry July
EARLY August rainfall has boosted farmers spirits with widespread showers falling at just the right time last weekend. Rain fell lightly in Swan Hill on…
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Price rise looms for fruit and veg
CONSUMERS could face paying up to 60 per cent more for fresh fruit and vegetables as COVID-19 tears through the horticulture industry’s backpacker workforce. In…
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Florence is family first as she celebrates her 100th birthday
FLORENCE Plant was born in Marong 100 years ago tomorrow, getting a taste of different lifestyles. Flo has lived the country life in Wedderburn, Huntly,…
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Showcase natural feature with wetland precinct at Wycheproof
A WETLAND precinct and walking trail will revitalise the Wycheproof recreational areas, Buloke council says. Concept drawings for the $350,000 project have been released to…
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Irrigator-funded seats in honour
THE Swan Hill Genealogical and Historical Society recently unveiled two new seats at the Swan Hill Memorial Park. Funding was provided by the former Swan…
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Relief at home after hotel quarantine
WOORINEN South residents Lorri and Roger Lambert returned home this week after spending two weeks confined in hotel quarantine after visiting their daughter in the…
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VCE scores assessed for consideration
TYRRELL College is introducing an assessment to calculate the scores of VCE students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Victorian Minister for Education James Merlino announced…
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Reported family violence incidents decrease during lockdown
REPORTED incidents of family violence in the Swan Hill region during stage three lockdowns have decreased from the same four-month period last year. Swan Hill…
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Balranald shire general manager departs
BALRANALD Shire Council’s general manager has left the position following his alleged involvement in a racial vilification incident. The Guardian reported last week that Michael…
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