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Peter Bannan

Shire goes orange to call-out gender-based violence

GANNAWARRA Council is partnering with local health and service providers as part of the annual global campaign to call-out gender-based violence, and encourage a future where everyone is safe, respected, and equal. Sixteen days of events are planned...

17 hours ago

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Mallee homelessness keeps rising

A MALLEE housing organisation has revealed it is engaging dozens more people this year in its programs as the levels of homelessness and disadvantage continue to increase. Modelling commissioned by Homelessness Australia revealed a 60 per cent...

21 hours ago

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Walsh rails at report

MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh says the V/Line annual report is “another litany of failing services and vital upgrades still being denied to regional Victoria”.Mr Walsh said there was no indication the Melbourne to Swan Hill service would...

21 hours ago

Health

Health workers on the pulse

SWAN Hill District Health has its finger on the pulse when it comes to finding unique ways to improve health access. SHDH was announced winner in the partnership in healthcare category for I-HEART – a virtual regional heart failure service in...

21 hours ago

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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...

21 hours ago

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Rental safety check move

RENTAL providers in Victoria will soon be required to undertake smoke alarm, gas and electrical safety checks for all residential properties. Consumer Affairs Minister Gabrielle Williams on Tuesday joined the Scarff family in Ballarat to...

21 hours ago

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Total fire ban in the Mallee for Saturday

DANGEROUS fire conditions tomorrow has prompted authorities to declare a Total Fire Ban for the Mallee and Wimmera. Saturday’s conditions will be hot and dry statewide with extreme fire danger in the two districts. Maximum temperatures will reach 38...

22 Nov 2024

News

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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Hit-run driver urged to come forward

CHRISTINE Hildenhagen is reminded every day of the physical and mental toll of a hit-run. The Barham resident was hit by a ute as she legally crossed Campbell Street, Swan Hill, on October 16. The driver didn’t stop to render assistance. Witnesses at...

22 Nov 2024

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Clontarf celebrates year

THE Swan Hill Clontarf Academy has celebrated a successful year at its annual graduation ceremony. This year’s top honour – Academy Member of the Year and Jesse Edwards Memorial Award – went to Alex Willie. Director Ryan Prendergast...

22 Nov 2024

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Paddle hits the water

ENTRANTS in this year’s Massive Murray Paddle will finish in Koondrook today after a gruelling five-day, 415km paddle down the Murray River. The 55th edition of the annual event launched in Yarrawonga, with organisers saying the event attracted...

22 Nov 2024

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Works in Swan Hill

Attractions temporary closure and temporary road works. Pioneer Settlement will be closed on Monday and Tuesday for infrastructure upgrades ahead of the new Swan Hill Tourism and Cultural Hub building works.

21 Nov 2024