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Never out: 250-game milestone
FOR Patrick Caldwell, cricket has never just been a game. It has been part of his life since childhood, shaped by family, loyalty and a…
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Victorians reduced hot-car emergencies
VICTORIAN paramedics warn the danger of hot cars remains life-threatening as temperatures continue to soar, despite new figures showing a 14 per cent reduction in…
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Summer safety blitz targets jetski
THE weather is hot, but the message from Maritime authorities is cool your jets this summer and keep a look out, after a statewide compliance…
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Swan Hill Bridge works to effect traffic
MOTORISTS are advised of changed traffic conditions from next week on Swan Hill Road at Swan Hill Bridge as essential maintenance work is carried out…
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Total Fire Ban declared for Mallee
A TOTAL Fire Ban (TFB) will be in force tomorrow, January 8, across the Mallee and Northern Country as severe heatwave conditions continue to swelter…
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Crack down on illegal dumping in Northern Victoria
THE State Government is taking strong action against illegal dumping in northern Victoria – cleaning up parks and reserves and ensuring those who trash the…
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Pool open for heatwave relief
WITH temperatures set to soar to over 40 degrees, the Swan Hill Outdoor Pool has opened the gates for free on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday…
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Coaches replacing Swan Hill V/Line services
DUE to consecutive days of hot temperatures forecast for the north of the state, coaches are replacing trains on the Swan Hill Line between Swan…
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GPs urge patients to stay safe as temperatures soar
AS a prolonged heat wave grips Australia this week, the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is encouraging the public to prioritise hydration, rest indoors,…
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Glass half full? Council hits pause on new recycling bin
SWAN Hill Rural City Council will delay the rollout of a state-mandated glass-only recycling service, joining a growing pushback from councils questioning the cost, timing…










