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Bakery takes part in hospital fundraiser
SWAN Hill residents can help children by enjoying hot cross buns from Baker’s Delight Swan Hill on Bundraiser Day, March 24.The Royal Children’s Hospital in…
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Balranald flood warning
RESIDENTS of Balranald have been warned to expect major flooding along the Murrumbidgee River, but not for some time.At 10am yesterday the Bureau of Meteorology…
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Drag strip gains traction
THE Chisholm Reserve drag strip is one step closer to reality, with council and stakeholders meeting to finalise their business case.Chisholm Reserve was recommended for…
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Hundreds brave conditions
HUNDREDS braved showers and overcast conditions to savour culinary delights over the weekend at the second annual Swan Hill Food and Wine Festival.Sunday’s Farmer Market…
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Teneille’s scholarship
FORMER Swan Hill College student Teneille Johnson has been awarded a Rotary Indigenous scholarship which will help her complete her university studies.Teneille, 18, was one…
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Epilepsy: a “part of life”
FOR Ryan Hulland, 7, there are a lot of potential obstacles in the world that, while harmless most of the time, can be deadly during…
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Is coffee becoming more ‘Aussie’ than a cold one?
ACCORDING to recent research, Australians’ preference for a ‘cuppa’ over ‘a cold one’ is growing, as local publicans and cafe owners can attest to.The latest…
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Beauty therapist wins top honours
SWAN Hill beauty therapist Christine Thoolen was named Trainee of the Year at The Gordon’s annual Awards for Excellence in Geelong last Wednesday.More than 250…
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Crime rate drops
THE LATEST Police Statistics for the Swan Hill region show a seven per cent drop in total crime, with most types of crime falling.The drop…
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Driving force behind the Salvos
TRUCK drivers play a vital role in the everyday operations of Swan Hill’s Salvation Army.And while drivers are highly sought after, these specialised skills are…
