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Study identifies ideal freight path for proposed Iluka mine
B-DOUBLE traffic through Tooleybuc, Piangil, Lascelles and Manangatang could increase dramatically and new rail infrastructure could be built at Manangatang when production commences at Iluka’s…
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Nyah West bowler gets on a roll
A NYAH West 18-year-old with a knack for bowling is the inaugural finalist of an award recognising outstanding sportspeople with disabilities.Mallee Sports Assembly (MSA) and…
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Numbers dwindle, enthusiasm rises
THE Murray Downs Advancement Group has down-sized but is looking toward another year with optimism.At their annual general meeting on Wednesday night, eight Murray Downs…
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Opening new doors
NEW doors will open for local tertiary establishments if and when the National Broadband Network (NBN) finally rolls into Swan Hill.According to the NBN Co…
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Dressed to impress
Fine by name and fine by nature — Jamie Hooper’s fine dressings have tantalised tastebuds throughout Victoria since full-time production began at his Lake Boga…
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Forecasters tip a wet autumn for the Mallee
PARCHED land in the Mallee has been tipped for a good autumn soaking this year, which is welcome news for the region’s farmers.According to Bureau…
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Start your razors for Greatest Shave
SAFEWAY employees are preparing to lose their luscious locks as part of the World’s Greatest Shave.Tammie Brindley, Vicki Heffer and Kassandra Jeffery have signed up…
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Both race meetings to stay: Conway
ABOUT 600 punters may have unwittingly saved the Balranald Cup race meeting, simply by turning up.Two race meetings are held each year at Balranald’s Greenham…
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Shows, parks and bridges: Riverfront plans put forward
THE people have spoken, and put waterparks, lightshows and footbridges at the top of the list for the Swan Hill riverfront’s future.By mid afternoon Monday…
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Students define harmony
SIX-year-old Jesslyn James sums up the concept of Harmony Day in one word: belonging.”I think kids sometimes have a better knowledge of harmony than what…










