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Tribute to Myrtle Hooper, one of the Swan Hill region’s best known and most loved characters
Myrtle Hooper, one of the Swan Hill region’s best known and most loved characters, passed away peacefully on May 29. At age 108, she was…
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Young generation bear brunt of job insecurity during fourth state lockdown
TENNISHA Crombie is the face of the young generation who has been knocked sideways by the latest Victorian lockdown. Hundreds have had to go without…
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Muriel’s magical milestone
LAKE Boga resident, Muriel Keighran (nee Bull) celebrated her 100th Birthday on May 10. Her magical milestone was celebrated at the Shamrock Hotel in Bendigo,…
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Birthdays, weddings, funerals: special plans cancelled by another Victoria COVID lockdown
BIRTHDAYS, weddings and celebrations of all kinds have been cancelled or postponed as a result of the seven-day COVID “circuit breaker” lockdown. Woorinen South resident,…
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Volunteer groups forced to disband – because its members are growing too old
ONE of Swan Hill’s longest established volunteer groups has been forced to disband – because its members are growing too old. The Swan Hill Stroke…
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Regional roads in line for upgrades
SEVEN roads across the region of significant use for farmers and agricultural industries are to be upgraded. Swan Hill is among 38 councils across the…
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Casual workers hit hard
CASUAL workers have been particularly hard hit during the current lockdown. Tish Wright works at Nyah Oasis bar, Chinese restaurant and roadhouse, and was worried…
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Rural Victoria populations to thrive in post-pandemic era, says expert demographer
A RENOWNED demographer and social commentator says the post-pandemic era poses unique opportunities for rural Victoria to thrive and grow. The report by Bernard Salt,…
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Pacific workers welcomed back to Mallee fruit farm
A GROUP of Samoans have been welcomed to the Mallee with open arms, following a period of hotel quarantine. Thirty-two workers from Samoa are now…
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Aged care centre scramble to vaccinate staff
REGIONAL Victoria is breathing a sigh of relief as COVID-19 lockdown restrictions are eased – but now the rush is under way to get vaccinated.…
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