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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

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Feedback sought on livestock exchange

SWAN Hill Rural City Council is calling on stakeholders and the wider community to have their say in shaping the future of the Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange. The strategic review is aiming to improve the exchange’s services and...

6 hours ago
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Children story walking against violence

A STORYWALK for 16 Days of Activism, aimed at teaching young children about respect and gender equity, will take place Wednesday morning. The 10am event, organised by the Swan Hill District Gender Equity Network involves children walking Campbell...

6 hours ago
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UltraFest a fundraising success

THE UltraFest48 fitness challenge raised $21,000 that has been shared between three local organisations. More than 70 people participated and the money went to the Swan Hill District Health MRI appeal, We Believe In Unicorns and Youth Inc’s youth...

6 hours ago
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Riverside Park Brew and Chew festival a success

FESTIVAL goers braved the heat to enjoy food, drinks and live music at Brew & Chew, Riverside Park, on Friday and Saturday. The two-day event featured nationally acclaimed musicians The Rubens, Kingswood and Benny Walker as well as local...

6 hours ago
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Local tills ring with Black Friday sales

BLACK Friday sales started this week and are a great chance to begin filling Christmas stockings at bargain prices. Local retailers will offer a variety of discounted items until next Monday, with some as much as 50 per cent off recommended retail...

6 hours ago
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Dancing in the Dust workshops

A SERIES of eight events focusing on community connectedness and drought resilience is set to take place across Far West New South Wales. Dancing in the Dust will be launched in Balranald on November 27, and move to Ivanhoe the next day. Held at the...

7 hours ago
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Club serves a health winner

MURRAYDALE Tennis Club is leaving a legacy of a healthy, active community, through a $6000 donation to the Mallee MRI Appeal and $1000 to five schools around the region. Club secretary Sue Hopkins said the appeal was the top priority for their...

25 Nov 2024
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If you see it, speak up

VICTORIA Police is urging bystanders to not ignore the signs of family violence and call out the unacceptable behaviours and attitudes that contribute to the crime. Police said every bystander had a powerful role to play in deterring...

24 Nov 2024
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Grain boost for Malee MRI Appeal

HARVEST Heroes have reached almost $30,000 in donations to the Mallee MRI Appeal from over 90 tonnes of grain in the month since harvest began. With continued enthusiasm for the appeal from local farmers, it is expected that donations will reach 100...

24 Nov 2024
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Promotion efforts ticked off

SWAN Hill Inc can continue its work of promoting the region as a place to visit, shop, live and work after its 2024-25 budget and marketing plan was recently endorsed by the council. The council can now pass on the payment of the special marketing...

24 Nov 2024
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Support grows for Bank 2 Bank swim

SWAN Hill youth will support next month’s Bank 2 Bank event at Lake Boga. Swan Hill Council youth support coordinator Will Burns said the December 8 event brought the community together for a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie, with activities...

23 Nov 2024
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Walking to take a stand

The GuardianSWAN Hill will be covered in orange on Monday as hundreds of people take part in the Walk Against Family Violence. The annual campaign, which begins the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, will start at 11am from the corner...

23 Nov 2024
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Escaping the terror of abuse

SWAN Hill domestic violence victim-survivor Jane* met her perpetrator when she was just a teenager – he was the “cool, charming, funny and caring guy”.“The everyone’s friend guy,” she said.“The one who would walk a girl home to keep...

22 Nov 2024
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Buloke councillors start term

BULOKE Shire Council has re-elected Alan Getley as mayor and elected Graeme Milne as deputy mayor during a special council meeting in Wycheproof on Wednesday. The meeting also confirmed the council’s delegate appointments and set the...

22 Nov 2024
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New weapon in ag plastic waste war

SWAN Hill Rural City Council is ready to tackle agricultural plastic waste with the acquisition of a new mobile plastic baler. The Circular Agricultural Plastics Economy (CAPE) Project will collect and transport plastic to processing facilities and...

22 Nov 2024
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Something big brewing this weekend

BREW and Chew Festival started out as a humble food truck festival in 2019, but now it brings prominent Aussie artists to Swan Hill, with indie pop icons San Cisco the latest to join the massive festival line-up. This weekend at...

22 Nov 2024
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New councillors sworn in

SWAN Hill Rural City Council (SHRCC) held a ceremony on Tuesday where the seven recently elected councillors were sworn into office. Of the seven, only Cr Les McPhee and Cr Stuart King were returning from the previous term, although Cr Lindsay Rogers...

22 Nov 2024