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Swan Hill the place to be
SUMMER holiday visitors to the Swan Hill region appear to be on the increase, according to tourism and accommodation operators.And Pioneer Settlement general manager Tony…
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Feeling the heat
SWAN Hill has experienced its hottest year for more than a century.Similarly, 2013 was Australia’s hottest on record, with average temperatures 1.2C above the long-term…
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A happy new year
POLICE have welcomed a “quiet” New Year’s Eve as Swan Hill’s revellers started 2014 in well-behaved fashion.Traditionally a night of alcohol-fuelled excess, Acting Senior Sergeant…
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Old rivalries stay strong
TRAVELLING from Manly to take part in the Murray Marathon was just the beginning of the adventure for the over-60s relay team.Manly Warringah Kayak Club…
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Tourism comes at a high cost
HOW much is Swan Hill’s tourism market worth to the local economy?That was the question Swan Hill Rural City councillors were left to ponder at…
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Vision for Aerodrome
A SWAN Hill Aerodrome business case has revealed it is unlikely the city’s aerodrome will offer regular passenger services in the foreseeable future.However, opportunities exist…
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Patrolling the river
IF THERE was any sign of trouble on the water during the 45th Murray Marathon, the newly minted Albury Emergency Services kayak squad had it…
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Cinema opening a success
SHOWBIZ Cinemas have enjoyed a successful first week in operation since opening on Boxing Day.Despite a record-breaking construction period of just six weeks and some…
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Lightning cause of Pental Island fire
LIGHTNING is believed to have ignited the grassfire which swept through 40 hectares in half an hour at Pental Island.And fire authorities were putting New…
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Murray Marathon arrives in town
THE Murray Marathon made a huge splash at Riverside Park on Tuesday afternoon, with hundreds of paddlers arriving in front of a generous crowd.About 750 people…
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