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More spectacular lightning
THE “Quambatook, Victoria” Facebook page sparked the interest of thousands in the online sphere last week, eclipsing its usual amount of views five times over.But…
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Next generation shines
ONE thing that has always impressed me about Swan Hill Theatre Group is their willingness to give up-and-coming writers and performers the opportunity to hone…
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Signs of confusion
PARDON the pun, but is this a sign of the times?It’s been 15 years since the Swan Hill municipality has received a facelift in the…
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Truck rollover near Ultima
TRAFFIC was diverted for several hours and about 50 sheep were put down following a truck roll-over on Friday.About 9.45am, police were called to an…
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Indigenous jobs in focus
IN HIS second visit to the Mallee in the past six months, Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Nigel Scullion was in Swan Hill on Thursday to…
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Horses beat the heat
WITH the state set for its fourth straight day of 40C-plus temperatures, the race is on to find the best way to beat the heat.However,…
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Sea Lake of love
LOVE will be in the air throughout Sea Lake this Valentine’s Day.In what is believed to be a world first, the Mallee town is set…
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Power outages across region
EXTREME heat and lightning strikes have impacted the region’s power supply in recent days.On Tuesday night, 574 residents in the Sea Lake area lost their…
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Cookie going strong at 104
JEAN O’BREE has more stories, memories and laughs to share than almost anyone else.Cookie, as she is affectionately known, will celebrate her 104th birthday on…
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Dave riding high
AFTER recovering from a broken leg in 2012, 60-year-old Swan Hill Motorcycling Club rider Dave Harrison recently undertook a challenge many in the industry dream…










