News
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‘Highly respected’ nominees
BALRANALD Shire Council has received a large number of nominations for their Australia Day awards. Ceremonies will be held in both Balranald and Euston, with…
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Almond expansion curbed
THE drought and water prices are impacting the short-term expansion of almond orchard plantings across Sunraysia, according to Almond Board of Australia chief executive Ross…
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Parent support the key
INCORPORATING families in their child’s mental health is a priority for staff at headspace Swan Hill. The recently released We’re in This Together: Family Inclusive…
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Leap into frog science
MALLEE residents are being urged to join a citizen science program aimed at monitoring frog populations in northern and western Victoria. The Frogs are Calling…
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PHONE PESTS RING IN NEW YEAR
SWAN HILL residents are being warned of phone “pests” as scam calls start early in the new year. In early January, a Swan Hill woman,…
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Emergency housing for Balranald
EMERGENCY housing will be established in Balranald after a donation from the company behind temporary accommodation for solar farm workers. QANTAC, who run the temporary…
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Christmas in jail over string of thefts
A ROBINVALE man spent Christmas in jail after stealing a car and carrying out various other thefts in Mildura. Brodie Cameron Pettit was sentenced to…
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Line of heroes
AN RAAF C-27J Spartan aircraft landed at the Swan Hill aerodrome last Friday to collect local firefighters assisting with the bushfires across the country. David…
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SEARCH FOR FEED RELIEF
SWAN HILL farmer John Ward is in search for feed relief to assist livestock in bushfire-affected communities. Mr Ward currently has one semi-load of barley…
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Man remanded over assault
ASSAULT A MAN has been remanded in custody following an alleged serious assault on December 23. Police attended the scene of the alleged assault around…





