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Piggies refuse lockdown
TRESCO West neighbours Ross and Athena thought they would chip in to buy a few piglets to fatten up for winter, but their new arrivals…
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Weekend gone to waste
AFTER almost a year of intermittent shutdowns of the hospitality industry in Swan Hill, restaurants, pubs and cafes were again plunged into a lockdown. During…
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Facebook wipes news
FACEBOOK has followed through on its threat to ban Australian news from its platform, wiping many news pages yesterday morning. The move was in response…
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All greased up after lockdown
THEY may have been over the border from Victoria’s COVID-19 lockdown, but Tooleybuc Sporting Club has still felt the impact of the shutdown. General manager…
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Gee Gee bridge no more
THE old Gee Gee bridge is no more after a 12-hour operation to remove it from the Wakool River last Wednesday. Enormous cranes — a…
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Pooches seek paw-fect pals
THE Swan Hill pound has experienced a small increase in enquiries about pet adoption during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the council. Swan Hill Rural…
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Tribute to Barty’s culture
AN indigenous artist originally from Swan Hill was behind the creation of a very patriotic tennis trophy, presented to fellow indigenous player Ash Barty in…
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Mallee Root Festival moves to fresh ground
AFTER COVID-19 stumped organisers last year, Ouyen’s popular Mallee Root Festival will be back in 2021 — but not quite as soon as fans might…
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Warning over fatal canine illness
WHILE dogs in the region are safe for now, local experts have warned people travelling further north with animals to consult their vet to prevent…
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Help with rental costs
AMID a “huge” housing crisis in the Mallee, Murray Valley Aboriginal Co-Operative has launched a program to help cover rental subsidies, bond money and damage…
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