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Protecting region’s citrus with trained sniffer dogs
TRAINING sniffer dogs to detect canker in citrus is the latest project announced by the government in an effort to protect crops from exotic pests…
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Justice of the Peace branches out into smaller towns
A NEWLY formed Justice of the Peace branch is working to provide a free service to the communities of Swan Hill, Nyah and Ultima. President…
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Young master chefs under the spotlight in culinary challenge
SWAN Hill’s young master chefs were seen cooking up a storm this week for the annual Murray River culinary challenge regional final. The competition is…
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Almonds blossom at Robinvale festival
SHOWERS and grey skies did not dampen the spirits of more than 2500 people who attended last Sunday’s Mallee Almond Blossom Festival at Robinvale. Locals…
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Communicate with confidence a focus for speech week
THE opportunity to address communication in ways that foster inclusion is the focus of Speech Pathology Week (August 25 to 31). This year’s theme ‘communicating…
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A matter of perspective
WITH Melbourne’s population forecast to grow exponentially in the coming decades, Swan Hill could stand to benefit from the “overflow” as people flee congested cities…
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Love for learning continues after 35 years
SWAN Hill Primary School teacher Laurel Boys regards the educational institution as her second home. Not only because she dedicates many hours to the development…
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Letter to the Editor – 23/8
Objectives failed THERE are several points from the 2007 Water Act which stand out to me: (i) manage the basin water resources in the national…
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Around the churches – 23/8
SEED THIS Sunday, we will hear from David and Hannah Wilkinson who are about to embark upon a year-long fellowship with International Justice Mission in…
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Swan Hill’s new boat ramp and skate park officially opened last week.What do you think of the facilities and will you be using them?
Swan Hill’s new boat ramp and skate park officially opened last week. What do you think of the facilities and will you be using them?…
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