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Two-horse race for Murray Plains
POLITICIANS vying for seats in the Victorian Parliament have amped up their campaigns ahead of the November election, but noise from the local electorate of…
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Hundreds flock to Relay For Life
MORE than $50,000 was raised at the weekend’s Relay for Life. Raising funds for the Cancer Council, the event kicked off at Riverside Park on…
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Demand for land
URBAN blocks of land are opening up in the Swan Hill township in response to rising demand for vacant property. Two major projects are underway…
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Bakers untouched by bread wars
BAKERIES in Swan Hill claim the latest “bread wars” between Coles and Woolworths are not negatively impacting their revenue. With the price for a loaf…
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Robinvale’s $2.3m gamble
DESPITE losing more than $2.3 million through gambling last year, one of the region’s most vulnerable communities stands to gain more poker machines at a local club. Robinvale…
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Swan Hill’s rental crisis
A “CRITICAL” shortage of affordable rental properties in Swan Hill is placing huge pressure on the region’s lower income earners. Real estate agents are reporting…
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Mine licence bid out for comment
THE in-demand mineral gypsum could soon be mined near Chinkapook and Chillingollah if a prospecting licence is granted. Maiden Gully based Goldfield Gravel has submitted…
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Locals’ success at Manang
THE population of Manangatang exploded at the weekend when more than 3000 people flocked to the tiny Mallee town for the 2014 Agfarm Manangatang Cup.…
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500 jobs lost after water cuts
ALMOST 500 jobs have been lost within the Wakool Shire due to a reduction in irrigation water availability. An Economic Impact Assessment commissioned by the…
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Headspace announced for Swan Hill
SWAN Hill is set to receive a much needed boost to youth mental health services following an announcement in the Headspace program today. The Federal Government has announced…
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