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Tourism comes at a high cost
HOW much is Swan Hill’s tourism market worth to the local economy?That was the question Swan Hill Rural City councillors were left to ponder at…
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Vision for Aerodrome
A SWAN Hill Aerodrome business case has revealed it is unlikely the city’s aerodrome will offer regular passenger services in the foreseeable future.However, opportunities exist…
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Patrolling the river
IF THERE was any sign of trouble on the water during the 45th Murray Marathon, the newly minted Albury Emergency Services kayak squad had it…
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Cinema opening a success
SHOWBIZ Cinemas have enjoyed a successful first week in operation since opening on Boxing Day.Despite a record-breaking construction period of just six weeks and some…
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Lightning cause of Pental Island fire
LIGHTNING is believed to have ignited the grassfire which swept through 40 hectares in half an hour at Pental Island.And fire authorities were putting New…
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Murray Marathon arrives in town
THE Murray Marathon made a huge splash at Riverside Park on Tuesday afternoon, with hundreds of paddlers arriving in front of a generous crowd.About 750 people…
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Conservationists shoot down government duck hunting ‘spin’
THE Victorian Government’s justifications for regulated duck shooting have been called “spin” by a conservation group.In a statement released two days after Christmas, Minister for…
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Firefighters battle Pental Island blaze
MORE than 100 firefighters and 20 trucks were needed to bring a fire under control at Pental Island.The fire, which burnt out 40 hectares, started…
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Walking the walk in Lake Boga
THE already “well-used” Lake Boga walking trail is now officially open for use.Part of a $1.1 million foreshore redevelopment, the track spans more than 4km.Due…
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Slow Christmas for local retailers
LOCAL businesses have been left disappointed after the pre-Christmas retail period.The two weeks before Christmas saw a three-day heatwave that broke records and a power…
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