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Balranald doubt as WA jobs go
UNBRIDLED optimism has been replaced by concerned language from Iluka Resources spokespeople discussing the future of its proposed mineral sands operation.The future of the Balranald…
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Councillor inspired to ‘donate life’
WITH Australia falling short of organ and tissue donation targets in 2012, one Swan Hill Rural City councillor has reflected on the extraordinary event which…
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Peculiar pets
MICHAEL O’Brien is used to finding venomous snakes in his living room — every day in fact. The Swan Hill local is the proud owner of…
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Seeking a bigger shed
DUE to an overwhelming influx of new members, machinery and materials, the Balranald Men’s Shed is now seeking to expand their Heritage Park premises.Designed as…
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Crowds flock to year’s first sheep sale
SWAN Hill’s first sheep sale of the year has seen good numbers, improved prices and quality stock. Just under 5000 ewes and lambs, mostly heavy…
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University offers arrive
VCE graduates around Swan Hill are preparing to leave the nest after receiving long awaiting news of their university offers. The first round of Victorian tertiary offers…
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Celebrating diversity
HARRISON Hall will be a hive of activity in the next two weeks as final rehearsals for a new locally-produced performance from the award-winning Marruk…
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Growing up in the Mallee
MANANGATANG resident George Price isn’t one to sit still.Set to celebrate his 92nd birthday next Tuesday alongside his twin brother, the former farmer likes to…
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Children play a part in planning
CHILDREN have become the first stakeholders to put forward their suggestions for future riverfront developments at Swan Hill. Community consultation for Swan Hill Rural City Council’s…
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Festival grant hits the spot
THE Swan Hill Region Food and Wine Festival has been treated to a second helping of State Government funding to assist with an expansion of…
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