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Help from SES prepares towns
SWAN Hill has been awash with khaki, yellow and orange uniforms for the past month, but at the forefront of the flood crisis response has…
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Social occasion
SWAN Hill District Health’s social support group held its Christmas party on Tuesday at the Swan Hill Neighbourhood House. Support group worker Jamie Garahy told…
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Trainer fined for cruelty
MELBOURNE Cup-winning horse trainer Darren Weir has been fined $36,000 after admitting to three charges of animal cruelty. Weir, who originated from the small Mallee…
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Survey finds rare flora at Quambatook reserve
A WILDFLOWER reserve near Quambatook appears to be flourishing, according to the first official flora survey in 50 years. Regional Landcare co-ordinator Ted Ryan said…
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Light up to celebrate, not burn
CHRISTMAS is the time to celebrate, but it’s important to check the wiring and placement of festive lights. CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said homeowners…
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Salvos share cheer
THE Swan Hill branch of The Salvation Army are calling for donations as they launch their annual Christmas appeal to help all community members celebrate…
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Spreading the Christmas cheer
MID-Murray Chiropractic’s annual community Christmas fundraiser was a big success, with a large crowd of enthusiastic kids enjoying the fun activities on offer last Thursday.…
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Shirley Swan looks back on a lifetime of swim lessons
ANYONE who has learned to swim in Swan Hill likely had lessons from Shirley Swan. Swan has been a swimming coach for more than 50…
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Brief closures for Tooleybuc bridge
THE Tooleybuc bridge spanning the Murray River will be closed for 30-minute stints tomorrow and Thursday. Works to inspect and test the lift span will…
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Heywire winner highlights Mallee’s unique beauty
A TEENAGER’S desire to share the unique beauty of the Mallee with the world has been recognised in the annual ABC Heywire competition. Blake Lee,…
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