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Roof to go up this week
THE new 45-bed residential aged care development at Swan Hill District Health (SHDH) is on track to open by the end of the year. Construction…
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$33,000 raised at auction
SWAN Hill’s hospice is even closer to a reality after the goods and services auction on Saturday night raised $33,000 for the cause. The biggest…
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Big cat attack
A BROTHER and sister have revealed how close they came to being attacked by a “huge” black cat near Lake Boga earlier this year. Rachel…
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Big cat sighting in the Mallee
WE’VE all heard the reports of panthers roaming Gippsland and other parts of the state, but have you heard about sightings in the Mallee? Well…
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Concerns grow for missing man
THE disappearance of a Goodnight man missing since last month is “out of character” according to the man’s family. Police also have concerns for the…
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$18m budget passed despite concerns
DESPITE strong objections from one councillor, Balranald Shire Council has approved its $18 million budget. The draft operational plan went before council last Wednesday night,…
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Australian first baiting program underway
AN ambitious new fruit fly baiting program has begun rolling out across the Swan Hill region, with volunteers from 10 local community groups helping deploy…
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Footy star speaks out about “double life”
FOOTBALL has a role to play in mitigating the harmful effects of problem gambling in local communities. Anyone struggling to control their gambling is being…
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Local teacher speaks about bowel cancer battle
SCHOOLTEACHER Sarah Sutton reckons she’s not a natural in front of the camera. But photos from a recent Australian Women’s Weekly spread with her sister…
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Proposed crackdown on roadside memorials
MEMORIALS placed by Mallee families and friends grieving over the loss of a loved one in a road accident may be subject to tighter regulations…
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