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Trading textbooks for tools
A TRADE class at Balranald Central School (BCS) is revitalising enthusiasm in maths and showing students real-life applications for their numerical learning. Last year, in…
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Teen riding for a cause
A TEENAGER from Canberra has chosen Swan Hill as his training base for a major bike ride he will be undertaking. In a bid to…
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Nation hears story of local Digger
BALRANALD Digger Richard ‘Dickie’ Smith was remembered in Canberra last Tuesday, as part of the Australian War Memorial Last Post Ceremony. Trooper Smith’s extended family…
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Off to see the world
SWAN Hill Rural City Council Mayor Les McPhee joined a group of students heading off on a Japanese adventure on Friday. The group headed to…
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Court praise for reformed man
ELDERS have praised the efforts of a Swan Hill man to turn his life around after being charged with assault 12 months ago. Magistrate David…
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Plans for station go ahead amid dispute
MALLEE District Aboriginal Services says it has big plans for Menera Station after its application to lease the 3500 acre property east of Swan Hill…
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Interest in Broad idea
NORTH-WEST Victoria’s top cop says he is watching with interest a proposal by the Member for Mallee Andrew Broad to introduce Australia-wide intervention orders.Mr Broad…
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Enduring love story
HE’S 96, she’s 94 and as of this week they have been married an incredible 70 years.But Swan Hill’s Eric and Lily McCarroll say there’s…
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Small town doctor makes big impact
THE Sea Lake community joined together recently to honour the outstanding contribution their local doctor has made to the rural community.For 20 years Dr Michael…
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Student steps into world of agriculture
AT JUST 22 years old, Nicola Morton is one of the lucky few to have found her path in life.Despite many young people making the…
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