News
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Blow to worker beds growth
HUNDREDS of extra beds have been made available as part of a program to improve the availability and standard of accommodation provided to seasonal workers,…
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Balranald firefighters call time
WITH more than 100 years of service between them, three members of the Balranald Fire and Rescue have decided it is finally time to reel…
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Fears inflexible accommodation standards will deter seasonal workers
POLICING of housing standards might make it even harder to accommodate seasonal workers and worsen the region’s labour shortage, according to a Swan Hill Rural…
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Tractor’s narrow victory
John Deere says it is planning to put the region’s orchard, tree nut and vineyard industries back on track – with its next-generation ‘narrow gauge’…
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Late arrival first in line
REUBEN Robert Taylor may be only be 11 days old but he’s already marked a lot of firsts. He’s the first child for parents Marley…
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Fare go for passengers
BIG cuts to regional fares will mean huge savings for Swan Hill train passengers and cheaper travel that could lure more visitors to the region.…
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Murdered mum’s friends see cause for personal alarm
FAMILY and friends of murdered former Swan Hill College captain Samantha Fraser have launched a charity dedicated to making a safer future free from family…
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Leaders share their visions for 2023
AFTER a challenging three years of the pandemic and floods, our local leaders are focused on a positive start to 2023. Local MPs, mayors, health…
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Highway reopens to traffic after floods
THE Murray Valley Highway between Robinvale and Piangil has reopened, following significant flood damage. The Victorian Transport and Planning Department said crews had completed a…
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Cooling off to escape Swan Hill heat
ICE cream shops are brimming and pools are full of splashes as people seek reprieve from oppressive conditions this week. The hot and sunny conditions…
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