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This challenge asks you to ‘buy nothing new’ for a month
IF you ever wanted to start purchasing your clothing from a local op shop, this is the month to do it. October is “buy nothing…
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Suni day defies storm
THE torrential downpour on Wednesday couldn’t stop SuniTAFE’s Careers Open Day, with the next crop of students strolling through the hallways to see what their…
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Visa delay leaves refugees in limbo
REFUGEES in northwest Victoria continue to live in limbo, say refugee advocates, who have called on the federal government to deliver on its pre-election pledge…
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Disability app at your service
THE Swan Hill Leisure Centre has become more inclusive of people with disabilities after employing the services of the app Cérge. Cérge is a companion…
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Sturt Highway damaged near Balranald
A 40km/h speed limit is in place on the Sturt Highway 10km west of Balranald because of storm damage to the road. Last week, a…
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Roadside grass fire danger
RURAL Victorians need to get “fired up” by the “rapidly increasing risk” of unmanaged roadside vegetation, according to Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh. Mr…
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Colouring in for mental health
RESIDENTS of Swan Hill District Health’s aged care facility, Logan Lodge, will soon receive some welcome communication as children from across the region reach out…
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Every spine counts
THE overarching mission on World Spine Day is to help empower you to take charge of your spinal health. The October 16 initiative organised by…
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How small Mallee towns can take ownership
PEOPLE from the Mallee will hear about the magic ingredients that help small towns make a big difference at a forum later this month. What…
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Mallee retirees return to the workforce
SWAN Hill retirees will be able to work and not have their pension penalised under a plan to get older people back into the workforce.…










