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Glass only bin scheme half full
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has joined a growing revolt against Victoria’s proposed fourth bin, warning households will be hit with higher costs for little…
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Push for funding
MEMBER for Mildura Jade Benham has called on the State Government to secure better support for regional Neighbourhood Houses. Neighbourhood Houses are run throughout the…
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Community pauses to remember
SWAN Hill turned out to commemorate the fallen and returned servicemen of the First and Second World War, and those in conflicts since. After a…
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Sea Lake pays tribute on Anzac Day
ALTHOUGH Leah Hobbs didn’t deploy during her army years, the experience left a lasting mark. The discipline, confidence and resilience she gained have stayed with…
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Marking a decade of dawn services
WOORINEN held their 10th consecutive Dawn Service at the gates of the Woorinen Memorial on Anzac Day, paying tribute to the brave men and women…
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Record year for rodeo
THE sixth annual Homebush Rodeo made a triumphant return to the Balranald Shire at the weekend, drawing a massive crowd and showcasing some of the…
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Anzac Day holds special meaning
Anzac Day holds special meaning for the Gilmour family. For Jess Russ (nee Gilmour), Anzac Day is more than just a day on the calendar,…
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Migration policy sparks concern
The Coalition’s migration plan to deport tens of thousands of “unlawful non‑citizens” has prompted unease among some horticulture workers, with online community groups filling with…
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Energy and mining blueprint
A MASSIVE $27.7 billion wave of energy and mining projects could reshape north-west Victoria, with Swan Hill councillors backing a plan to prepare the region…
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Young leaders in focus
THE Lake Boga community marched along the lake to the Cenotaph at the Catalina Flying Boat Museum under late morning sun to commemorate Anzac Day…










