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Big crowds, big flavours
SUNSHINE, regional flavours, and a strong turnout are all on the cards for the March long weekend as the Swan Hill Food and Wine Festival…
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Mayor demands drought declarations
FARMERS are at breaking point, and now the Balranald mayor is demanding stronger action, calling for formal drought declarations and direct subsidies as the dry tightens its grip. Louie Zaffina…
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Delegates give council a voice
A THREE-member delegation from Swan Hill Rural City Council will be sent to the nation’s capital in June for the national local government conference. Chief executive Scott Barber said the…
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Welcome drench in Swan Hill
SWAN Hill was drenched on Sunday when the Bureau of Meteorology recorded 42.6 mm of rain in a single 24‑hour period. It was a remarkable total for a time of year…
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Boardroom decision for Mallee mine nears
AFTER years of planning and approval processes, VHM Limited chief executive Andrew King said the company behind the Goshen mine was “well on the way” to making a Final Investment…
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Milestone celebrated
MARKING a milestone of creativity and community spirit, the Mallee Artists of Swan Hill celebrated their 25th anniversary with a lunch at the Woorinen South Community Centre last week. Founded…
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Almond harvest begins
THE almond industry has begun its harvest season and is projected to yield more than 169,000 tonnes. Last year the almond industry took in 155,697 tonnes, which was above estimates…
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V/Line service on track
THE future of the Swan Hill passenger train line is secured despite passengers being told by V/Line staff they could be ushered onto buses in the next 12 months. Passenger…
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Promises too good to refuse
A MIGRANT worker who spoke publicly about alleged recruitment scams targeting Filipinos has now been threatened with deportation, prompting the Murray River Council to intervene on her behalf. The woman,…
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The calm before the storm
We appear to be bogged down in a rut, with the commissioning of our new plant. I was super frustrated a couple of months ago - at the spanner throwing,…
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Backpacking paves the way to leadership
SUNRAYSIA’s summer harvest attracts travellers on working holidays from all over the world, particularly Europe. These workers perform a vital service for regional communities. Willing to tough it out in…