News
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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…
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Volunteers ready to clean up
RESIDENTS throughout the shire will be donning their gloves and hitting the streets in a bid to do their bit for the environment.Clean Up Australia…
