News
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Downes ‘above and beyond’
SUCH is his affection in the community, veteran police officer Andrew Downes is usually greeted by his nickname by youth down the main street. The…
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Webster seeks change on leadership spills
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster is pushing for more stability in the National Party following last week’s leadership spill. Dr Webster is pushing for a…
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Buloke mayor joins advisory
BULOKE Shire Council mayor Carolyn Stewart has been appointed to the 2020 Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel (LGMAP) alongside mayors from 14 other local government…
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Threats of another convoy
ORGANISERS of December’s convoy to Canberra, calling for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan to be scrapped, say another procession could happen in coming months. They said…
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Pooling into one
AN analysis of the municipality’s aquatics needs has recommended the closure and demolition of the existing Swan Hill outdoor pool, in favour of a 25-metre…
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Man caught boating while intoxicated
BOATERS have been urged to “stay dry” after a man was arrested on the Murray River, allegedly caught at the wheel while intoxicated. NSW Maritime…
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‘IT WILL RUIN IT’
WOORINEN’S Margaret Schintler is among the many opposed to the Our Place building planned for Swan Hill’s historic Pioneer Settlement. Speaking to The Guardian ahead…
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AQUAMUMS AND BUBS
AUSTRALIAN expat Julie-ann James is helping mothers and their young children keep fit with a “world first”. Ms James believes her new program, Parent and…
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Island ‘hurting’
DRUMMING up the courage to see the devastating effects of bushfires on her former workplace has been a “heart-wrenching” experience for Cheryle Chalmers. The former…
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Feedlot day at Wakool
MORE than 100 local farmers and agriculture experts attended a feedlot information day in Wakool late last month. Held at the Wakool Club, and organised…








