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Year in review – April – pt. 1

JOURNALIST Michelle Brady looks back at the vents and issues from April in The Guardian’s Year in the Review series.

Friday, April 1

– Homicide detectives investigated the circumstances surrounding the death of Dave Gaskell. Emergency services were called to Wattle Street, Manangatang around 9.15pm on March 30 following reports of a stabbing.

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https://www.theguardian.com.au/police-and-courts/two-arrested-after-manangatang-death

https://www.theguardian.com.au/police-and-courts/man-faces-court-on-manangatang-murder-charge-1

https://www.theguardian.com.au/police-and-courts/adjournment-in-manangatang-murder-case

– Former Swan Hill photographer Michael Wilson is recognised after he captured AFL star Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin score his 1000th goal. Mr Wilson dubbed the milestone one of his most memorable during his decorated AFL photography career.

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Tuesday, April 5

– Swan Hill Mayor Jade Benham unveiled her bid to become The Nationals’ candidate to contest the seat of Mildura at November’s state election.

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– Homicide detectives arrest a man and woman in Albury following the death of Dave Gaskell in Manangatang in late March.

– NYAH man Russell Summers has headed for flood-ravaged parts of NSW with relief supplies donated by people in Swan Hill.

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