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Zoo animals settle in
FROM hippos and lions, to meerkats and more, 21 life-sized zoo animals are hiding in the Pioneer Settlement until the school holidays end. Pioneer Settlement…
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Upgrades stay ahead of the kerb
SWAN Hill Council is about to start infrastructure upgrades in Swan Hill, including kerb and channel replacements, and footpath improvements. Coronation Avenue, Stradbroke Avenue and…
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Heat cooks meat hopper
A MEAT meal hopper was dumped after a fire started from a mechanical failure in the hammer mill process at Swan Hill Abattoirs on Tuesday…
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Shear effort has machines ready
QUAMBATOOK Heritage Working Machinery Association members have been working on various projects in readiness for the annual harvest working weekend later this month. Member Ian…
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Dalton has plan to ‘fix’ basin
MEMBER for Murray Helen Dalton says water is “on the lips of everyone” as she unveiled her seven-point plan to “fix” the Murray-Darling Basin. Mrs…
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Skills to be on show
MEMBERS of fire brigades from Melton, Echuca, Kyneton and Kerang will this weekend be at the Swan Hill Showgrounds competing against each other for the…
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Blitz on jet skiers as injuries mount
NSW Maritime officers hit the water last weekend to remind jet skiers of their responsibilities during Operation Cool Your Jets. More than 2000 vessel safety…
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Firefighters join Grampians battle
SUNRAYSIA based volunteer firefighters had an “eye-opening” deployment to the Grampians on the weekend. Country Fire Authority members from Sunraysia brigades as well as Ouyen,…
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Free smoke alarm checks
MEMBERS of Balranald Fire and Rescue Station are encouraging residents to book a free home safety check to ensure smoke alarms are working. Captain of…
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Stay levy a short straw
IN a change for Swan Hill’s tourism industry, Victoria’s levy on short-stay accommodation has started. Described as an effort to balance the needs of residents,…
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