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More freedom at the border, but fears for NSW pubs as 50km bubble remains
THE peak cross-border tourism organisation for the Murray region is demanding the NSW Government immediately repen the border to regional Victorians to ensure the survival…
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Elective surgery to resume across Victoria
ELECTIVE surgery has resumed in regional public and private hospitals as the state government reinstates a blitz to catch up on the backlog. The plan…
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Rewards for sacrifices as children return to the playground
THERE were smiles and jumps for joy when playgrounds reopened across Swan Hill on Monday. Swan Hill Rural City Council reopened the play equipment following…
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Calls for a royal commission into COVID-19 response
THE Victorian opposition has called for a royal commission into Victoria’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Liberal-Nationals said in a statement that Victorians deserved to…
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Council taking a stand on new bridge alignment options
SWAN Hill councillors have been recommended to support the McCallum Street bridge alignment in the community consultation. Council will debate its stance on which of…
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No increase in suicides during lockdown
THERE has been no spike in the number of suicides as a result of Victoria’s hard lockdowns, according to new data. A report released by…
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‘We’re getting close’, says former MP behind new bridge alignment
THE man behind a location option for the new Swan Hill bridge is encouraging residents on both sides of the Murray River to participate in…
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Regions reopen under step three of roadmap
THE shackles have finally been taken off regional Victorians, moving towards COVID-normal life. The third step of the state government’s reopening roadmap for regional Victorians…
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The show must go on
THE show must go on — online. Despite the 125th Swan Hill Show being cancelled this year, some events will be staged online. Throughout September,…
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Stay away, or pay, says Victoria Police
MELBOURNE residents looking to escape tough COVID-19 restrictions and travel to regional Victoria will face a “ring of steel” around the city, the government has…
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