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Crime up across Swan Hill

CRIMINAL incidents in Swan Hill have risen again, with the latest figures showing a 3.8 per cent increase compared to the previous year. The Crime Statistics Agency data for the 2025 calendar year highlights a persistent trend, with Swan Hill continuing to record significantly higher crime rates than the Victorian average. In 2018, the municipality […]

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