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Greens seek Mallee candidate
GREENS representatives are confident the party can continue to build on a recent record of increased support in the Mallee at this year’s federal election.…
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An indefatigable spirit
CANCER survivor Margaret Mason doesn’t let anything keep her down for long.The Women Touched By Cancer president has battled five different types of cancer since…
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RSL issues call for veterans’ names
A FINAL roll-call has been issued for the names of local ex-service people who have not yet been honoured on the Campbell Street memorial monument.Despite…
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Groups at logger-heads over memorial plans
VEHEMENT opposition from Balranald RSL members has stalled a local war memorial project more than three years in the making. A product of Balranald Inc,…
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Council surges ahead on drag strip proposal
PRE-development work is revving up for a national standard drag racing facility at Chisholm Reserve.Swan Hill Rural City Councillors voted this week to support amended…
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Animal magician
CATHIE Bowen is renowned for her magic, but unlike conventional methods — you won’t find her pulling any rabbits from hats.In her latest venture, Ms…
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Inner harmony
THE concept of harmony is relatively straight-forward, but what is the best way to achieve it? Yoga instructor Natalie Jenkins believes it should start with the…
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Eddie’s rare spares
STEPPING foot into Eddie Parkinson’s shed is like walking into a museum.Lined up from wall to wall is his prized collection of tractors, trucks and…
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Nationals prepare to face multiple challengers
IN WHAT is quickly becoming a hotly contested election race, the major political parties have officially called on their best and brightest to step forward…
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Ribbon cut on new fire stations
THE Swan Hill Country Fire Authority has welcomed the anticipated opening of three new rural brigade stations.New CFA stations at Boundary Bend and Natya were…










