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Steggall Park nears completion
PLAY equipment is going up at Barry Steggall Park, Tower Hill, including a swaying carriage catering for people in wheelchairs – one of only a…
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Fighting an unpopular war
HIS army uniform is sealed away in a shed, but Vietnam War veteran Ian Triplett has plenty of memories to share. Conscripted at 20 years…
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Businesses encouraged to leverage social media
A SOCIAL media expert presenting a future workshop in Swan Hill says being social is increasingly important to capturing tourism trade. Digital marketing consultant Russell Easther…
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Councillors say goodbye
WHATEVER the outcome of next week’s council elections, fresh faces on the Balranald Shire Council are guaranteed, with some councillors choosing not to appear on…
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Daffodils offer hope
A BLOOMING marvellous charity is on again this Friday, and three special support groups stand to benefit from generous donations.Daffodil Day organisers will be out…
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Chasing a Deadly
ALREADY a published author at the age of 15, local wunderkind Chaise Eade’s talent has now been officially recognised with a nomination in the 2012…
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Appeal extended
THE Fairfax Festival committee has extended its funding appeal in a bid to raise required funds before the festival commences next month.From September 18 to…
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Fruitful exchange
THE 14th Swan Hill-Yamagata Student Exchange has wrapped up for the year following successful hostings in both cities.Fifteen students and four group leaders from around…
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Swan Hill stresses less
IF you’ve ever had the thought that Swan Hill living was easy living — you might just be right.Recent statistics have revealed that Swan Hill…
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Thumbs down for basin plan
POLITICIANS and irrigator councils are disappointed at the latest version of the Murray Darling Basin Plan, released on Monday.The cut to the amount of water…








