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The joy of three
WITH three children under the age of five, Sophie Gleeson’s life is a beautiful blur of early mornings, storytimes before bed, and the constant overwhelming…
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Holistic care at heart of midwifery
FOR Sybila Keogh, midwifery is an essential service in connecting women with the healthcare system for holistic care. “I’m passionate about rural and remote healthcare, and midwifery is an important…
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A special moment in every birth
HELPING women transition into parenthood and supporting them through a vulnerable, special time in their lives is what Tarli Pearse loves about her job. “Every time that I get to…
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Building community connections
FOR Kelley Merrit becoming a midwife at Swan Hill District Health is about more than simply delivering babies, it’s an opportunity to build and foster connections within the community. After…
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Swans mixed results
The Swan Hill Soccer League enjoyed a mixed round of results over the weekend, highlighted by a dominant 5-2 win over rivals Border Raiders FC by the Swans men’s side.…
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Farrer electorate gears up for polling day
VOTERS across the sprawling electorate of Farrer will head to polling booths on Saturday for a by‑election that has put one of regional Australia’s most reliable conservative seats firmly in…
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Responsible pet ownership campaign
A SPIKE in dog attacks has prompted Swan Hill Rural City Council to act, launching a major push to rein in roaming pets and protect the community. The council has…
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Bridge boost welcomed
THE Tooleybuc bridge project has taken a step forward, but local leaders say the Victorian Budget has left a critical regional priority behind. The Victorian Government has committed undisclosed funding…
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Empowering the next generation of responders
COMMUNITY members are gearing up to gain hands‑on experience and practical skills through the Girls on Fire Fire and Resilience program, which arrives in Balranald Shire this week. The initiative,…
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Council demands Basin Plan reset
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has thrown its full support behind a sweeping overhaul of the Murray–Darling Basin Plan, warning the future of local communities, farms and the river system…
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Cage comeback
FILMED against the picturesque backdrop of Sydney and Bangkok, the Australian sports drama Beast delivers a truly moving narrative centred around revenge, redemption, and family. The film follows Patton James,…