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Parking meters set to be reactivated
SWAN Hill Rural City Council will be reactivating parking meters at the end of the month. Council CEO John McLinden said with recent easing of…
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Cracking almond orchard selected
SELECT Harvests is set to snap up Piangil Almond Orchard for $129 million. The agreement, signed by United Almonds, Bright Light Agribusiness and Lake Lucas…
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Mask rationale questioned by Peter Walsh
MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has questioned the health minister why regional Victorians are required to continue wearing masks. “As of October 13 regional…
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Forced to cough up penalty rates for AFL grand final public holiday
PAYING penalty rates to staff working on public holidays is something that business owners “have to bear”, says a local restaurateur. Even though the the…
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Plans are ‘over and above’
A MASTERPLAN for a new nature reserve plan in Murray Downs has been revealed, promising a space for the whole community and enhancing the natural…
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Pathways to the future
WHILE COVID-19 continues to create an atmosphere of uncertainty, Mallee Family Care says it is offering pathways to future careers. The organisation has expanded its…
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Easing hopes for regional Victoria despite failing to meet Melbourne target
REGIONAL Victorians could have opportunities to socialise expanded soon, despite daily case numbers remaining stubborn across the state. Premier Daniel Andrews flagged further easing of…
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Cast your vote for new council term
VOTERS enrolled in the Swan Hill Rural City Council election have until 6pm next Friday to return their completed ballot material. Completed ballot material must…
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Doors remain open at mental health services
WITH the lockdown, there is the sense that the door is closed on many services, however there is support readily available. That’s the message from…
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Truck driver killed in fiery Hattah crash
POLICE are appealing for any witnesses or dashcam footage of a fatal collision at Hattah, north of Swan Hill. A Mildura man in his late…










