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Bridge motion withdrawn
THE motion proposing to abandon the 9a bridge route was withdrawn from tonight’s Swan Hill Rural City Council meeting.In withdrawing his motion Councillor Gary Norton said,…
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Depots dodge diesel drought
AFTER running on fumes for the past few days, Swan Hill has escaped the worst of a diesel fuel shortage with relatively minimal impact on…
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Music funding call
CALLS from local principals for better funding for school music programs come as the State Government announces an inquiry into the state of music education…
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Ambos award hero’s rescue
DIVING into an irrigation channel and rescuing a man trapped in a upturned car has earned a courageous Swan Hill district man ‘hero’ status. David…
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Peak body defends Wamba Wamba council
PRAISE for the Wamba Wamba Local Aboriginal Land Council administration has poured in following calls by some members for a vote of no confidence in…
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Market celebrates long haul
THE Nyah Market has endured drought, economic hardship, social change and declining participation, but after two decades, it is still alive and kicking.After making a…
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A couple of characters
WHEELS are always turning for June and Ken Spinks.Between seats on community committees, fighting hard battles for public safety and solving the world’s issues over…
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Win-win for Balranald businesses
YOU MIGHT just get more than you bargained for by shopping in Balranald during the next few weeks.As part of this year’s Balranald Shop Local…
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Family violence spike evident, says support service
FAMILY violence in the Swan Hill Police Service area has jumped more than a fifth in the past year, but the jump is no surprise…
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Teachers continue industrial action
NEXT year’s school camps are the latest targets in the Australian Education Union’s escalating industrial action.Union state councillor Phillip de Morton said union teachers at…
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