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Georgie Morton

Shared thirst for adventure on the Murray

TWO Englishmen are attempting to paddle board from Echuca to the Murray mouth in South Australia. Bob Lowe, 31, and Connor O’Brien, 25, set off on their Murray River venture on December 7 last year. Equipped with camping gear, minimal supplies and...

15 Jan 2021

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Parklets now a feature

PARKLETS have been installed around Swan Hill during the summer and autumn months. Positioned in street car parks, the parklets offer local traders the opportunity of expanding their outdoor dining options amid indoor COVID-19 restrictions. “The...

15 Jan 2021

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Weed warriors to tackle pest

WIPE out the weeds this summer and join the local force, Weed Warriors. Weed Warriors is a community-driven weed controlling initiative, founded by the late Bruce Jones of Swan Hill. Bruce died in a motorbike tragedy, however his legacy lives on to...

15 Jan 2021

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MIXED BAG: 8/1/21

FARMING NEWS Practical Plan for Bushfire Recovery THE best start to recovery after fire begins as soon as possible, but it’s not an easy task in the immediate aftermath. While fires affect everyone differently, Agriculture Victoria has...

12 Jan 2021

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A quirky quack

THE Swan Hill SES New Year’s Day duck race was held in a different format this year due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. The event was planned to go ahead as per normal in the final weeks of 2020, but last...

12 Jan 2021

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One door closes, another opens

AFTER 112 years of selling land and property in the Swan Hill region, Wood & Co Real Estate will close their doors for the last time. Wood & Co has amalgamated with Ray White Swan Hill to exist as one...

12 Jan 2021

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Gap year awaits

THE Robinvale College dux say communication from teachers during the remote learning was “second to none”.Ethan Pulvermueller achieved an ATAR score of 73.00 in what was a testing year for all year 12...

12 Jan 2021

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Jenna’s eye for detail earns top marks

WITH an eye for detail, Tyrrell College school captain Jenna Conlan has been named the dux of the Sea Lake high school for 2020. Jenna said she was stoked to receive her ATAR score of 92.05 in the final days...

12 Jan 2021

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Talent on show at Tooleybuc

MORE than 130 people rolled up at Tooleybuc for the Echuca Discoveries (Swan Hill) talent show and Christmas party late last year. Held at the Tooleybuc Sporting Club, the event celebrated the end of 2020 with...

12 Jan 2021

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A big beet unearthed in Swan Hill garden

SWAN Hill resident Ernie Thompson has unearthed a second monster beetroot from his vegetable garden. Seven years ago, Mr Thompson was featured in The Guardian for growing a huge red beetroot, weighing 1.4...

24 Dec 2020

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Strong HSC results across the board at Tooleybuc

“I’m happy, it’s good that I beat my siblings.“That was the reaction from Kate Nelson after she became this year’s dux of Tooleybuc Central School. With a passion for education and helping others, the one of...

24 Dec 2020

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A good night in Goodnight

THE small town of Goodnight shone last Sunday night when Santa Claus paid a visit to town. Around 100 locals and visitors came together to celebrate Christmas at the annual Goodnight Christmas Tree, an event...

24 Dec 2020