News
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SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS: No closure for rail crash families in coroner’s findings
THE daughter of a Swan Hill resident killed in the Kerang train disaster feels “disappointed and let down” by the findings of the Coronial Investigation…
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Ride to work success
RIDE to work day saw more than 30 local people leaving their cars at home and hopping on a more sustainable mode of transport.Residents from…
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Local crews provide cross-border relief
WITH the bushfire situation across the New South Wales coast remaining volatile, local Country Fire Authority (CFA) members have made their way across the border…
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Home-grown corn trials
A FIRST attempt at growing corn has proved successful for Piangil-based farmer Callum Peace this season.Mr Peace, whose family run Andrew Peace Wines, said they…
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Thousands flock to outback festival
THOUSANDS are estimated to have attended Balranald’s 5 Rivers Outback Festival during the weekend.Festival committee chair Mia Zaffina said official numbers were yet to be…
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Spontaneous start to fire season
A FIRE that engulfed piles of almond hull at a Carina West almond processing plant, near Robinvale last Thursday has been contained seven days after…
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Comebacks combat peer pressure
STUDENTS at Swan Hill College have launched a new online anti-drugs video which aims to assist teenagers to say no to drugs and peer pressure.Working…
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A life dedicated to volunteering
HELPING others and being involved in the local community has been a life-long commitment for Maren Chandler.Born in 1936, Maren lived in Kerang for most…
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Worth the weight
A SWAN Hill resident has proved to be one of the best in the country at losing weight.In her aim to become a “better mother,…
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Iconic Cup’s resounding success
MORE than 3000 people turned out on Saturday in particularly hot weather to enjoy the Agfarm Manangatang Cup 2013.The crowd was enthusiastic and more than…










