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Peter Bannan

Growing support for special silent tribute

IT is the word itself – remembrance – you just don’t forget. That’s according to Swan Hill RSL president Viv Holland ahead of Remembrance Day on Monday.“It doesn’t take long for a community of people to forget what this is all about,” he...

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New King-sized council revealed

SIX men and one woman, with a mix of local government and business experience, have been elected onto the new term of Swan Hill Council. The makeup of the new council was confirmed yesterday afternoon in a computer count, after a week of first...

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Searing heat signals dangers ahead

THE first day of extreme heat and fire danger arrived on Wednesday, when the Swan Hill rural city sweltered in hot conditions. The Bureau of Meteorology recorded a maximum temperature of 38.5 degrees at 3pm – 0.5 below the forecast. The cool change...

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Extreme weather conditions accelerating

AUSTRALIA’S weather and climate has continued to change, with an increase in extreme heat events, longer fire seasons, more intense heavy rainfall, and sea level rise. The State of the Climate Report 2024, prepared every two years, was released last...

06 Nov 2024

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NSW Maritime targets river safety

BOATERS on NSW inland waterways have been reminded not to gamble with their lives, with Operation Safety First carried out by NSW Maritime last weekend. NSW Maritime principal manager Deon Voyer said the blitz targeted waterways on the New South...

06 Nov 2024

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Wednesday a total fire ban in the Mallee

THE first total fire ban for the fire season has been declared for the Mallee region tomorrow. Tomorrow’s conditions will be hot and windy across the state, with extreme fire danger in the Mallee expecting temperatures of up to 39 degrees, including...

05 Nov 2024

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New Pental Island bridge a step closer

REPLACING the decommissioned pedestrian bridge that connects Pioneer Settlement and Pental Island is one step closer. Swan Hill Council last week released concept images of how the new bridge could look, with feedback now open. Chief executive Scott...

05 Nov 2024

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Mayor King leads vote

INCUMBENT Swan Hill councillor Stuart King appears to have the confidence of voters, as he prepares to return to the chamber for a second term. The mayor had gained 1419 first-preference votes after three days of counting in the local council...

05 Nov 2024

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Walsh floored by red tape

MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh said he is “gobsmacked” at the hoops through which property developer Justin Quattrocchi has been forced to jump in his attempt to build rental properties in Nyah West. And he took his “disappointment and...

04 Nov 2024

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Marketing, security on menu

A SMALL business breakfast with topics including marketing and cybersecurity will be hosted by Murray River Council in Barham in December. The breakfast will be an opportunity for business operators to learn, connect, and network with other...

04 Nov 2024

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‘Fur’ Pete’s sake, leash dogs

AN increase in complaints has prompted Murray River Council to urge dog owners to adhere to responsible pet ownership laws, particularly in areas where dogs are required to be on a leash. The council said rangers had observed a rise in incidents...

03 Nov 2024

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Free green waste drop-off success

THERE were plenty of green thumbs at the weekend with Swan Hill Council’s free green waste initiative hailed a success. On the last weekend of October each year, residents can drop-off clean green waste like grass clippings, leaves, small branches...

02 Nov 2024