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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

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Making a splash on Lake Boga

THE success of the Lake Boga Water Ski Club’s season launch has renewed enthusiasm for water sports and social events. Club secretary Chris Lahy said at any one time there were more than 100 people on and off the water.“We had a lot of...

14 hours ago
Arts and Entertainment

Artist Chislett-Duffus’ latest exhibition on show

ARTIST Julie Chislett-Duffus is showcasing the raw beauty of the Mallee in her latest exhibition at the Balranald Art Gallery. The Nyah-based artist’s oil paintings were created after the Christmas Day floods.“I took advantage of the water lying...

14 hours ago
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Expect more heat and rain

IT was a wild weekend of weather for many across the state with numerous warnings in place. From Saturday, temperatures across the Mallee climbed into the mid-thirties with a max of 38 degrees recorded at Swan Hill. The temperatures sparked a heatwave...

22 hours ago
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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...

22 hours ago
Community

What’s On, September 13

FRIDAY - 2pm: Author Talk with Jenny Date - What Happened To The Girl From The Mallee.

12 Sep 2024
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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...

22 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...

22 hours ago
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McCallum St public toilets vandalised

POLICE are in the early stages of investigating vandalism to the McCallum Street toilet block at the weekend. Detective Leading Senior Constable Lee Brown said two toilet cubicles were damaged between Friday 7pm and Saturday 3pm.“One toilet was...

22 hours ago
Community

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...

22 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...

22 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...

22 hours ago
Health

Meet the SHDH emergency team

THE emergency department is an integral part of Swan Hill District Health’s care provision. It’s the essential service the community turns to in times of crisis providing both general emergency care and quite often critical life support. In the...

25 Nov 2024
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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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New hub for grants help

SWAN Hill Council has partnered with Grant Guru to launch an online grant finder platform. The user-friendly tool makes it easier for local community groups, businesses, not-for-profit organisations and individuals to discover funding...

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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Endangered Indigenous voice restored

The recent release of a digital storybook featuring Wamba Wamba stories is the first time they have been written and re-told publicly since the language was banned in the 1930s.

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