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Friday, November 22, 2024

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New weapon in ag plastic waste war

SWAN Hill Rural City Council is ready to tackle agricultural plastic waste with the acquisition of a new mobile plastic baler. The Circular Agricultural Plastics Economy (CAPE) Project will collect and transport plastic to processing facilities and...

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Something big brewing this weekend

BREW and Chew Festival started out as a humble food truck festival in 2019, but now it brings prominent Aussie artists to Swan Hill, with indie pop icons San Cisco the latest to join the massive festival line-up. This weekend at...

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Hit-run driver urged to come forward

CHRISTINE Hildenhagen is reminded every day of the physical and mental toll of a hit-run. The Barham resident was hit by a ute as she legally crossed Campbell Street, Swan Hill, on October 16. The driver didn’t stop to render assistance. Witnesses at...

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New councillors sworn in

SWAN Hill Rural City Council (SHRCC) held a ceremony on Tuesday where the seven recently elected councillors were sworn into office. Of the seven, only Cr Les McPhee and Cr Stuart King were returning from the previous term, although Cr Lindsay Rogers...

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Paddle hits the water

ENTRANTS in this year’s Massive Murray Paddle will finish in Koondrook today after a gruelling five-day, 415km paddle down the Murray River. The 55th edition of the annual event launched in Yarrawonga, with organisers saying the event attracted...

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Holts joins MRI cause

HOLTS, an iconic local business now in its fourth generation, has generously donated $30,000 to the Swan Hill District Health’s Mallee MRI Appeal and made a significant contribution to our community’s health and wellbeing. This generous donation is...

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Clontarf celebrates year

THE Swan Hill Clontarf Academy has celebrated a successful year at its annual graduation ceremony. This year’s top honour – Academy Member of the Year and Jesse Edwards Memorial Award – went to Alex Willie. Director Ryan Prendergast...

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Power lost in high winds

POWER outages plagued Murray Downs over the weekend as strong winds cut power to the region. Following a blistering hot Saturday where temperatures reached 39 degrees a cold front swept across the state causing temperatures to plunge overnight. The...

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Trio promises night of laughter

THREE comedians will walk into the Moulamein Bowling Club this Saturday to provide pub goers and comedy lovers with a night of laughter. From 6.30pm on November 23, Nick Capper, Evan Hocking and Sarah Maree-Cameron will be taking their stand-up...

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Temps to sizzle this weekend

THE relatively milder weather experienced in Swan Hill early this week has given way to soaring heat. After days of temperatures in the mid-20s and clear skies, temperatures had hit 35 degrees by 2.30pm on Thursday. The Bureau of Meteorology warned...

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Works in Swan Hill

Attractions temporary closure and temporary road works. Pioneer Settlement will be closed on Monday and Tuesday for infrastructure upgrades ahead of the new Swan Hill Tourism and Cultural Hub building works.

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New ED open date set

THE new and highly anticipated Swan Hill District Health emergency department will officially open and be accepting patients from 8.01am on Wednesday, December 11. In the lead-up, SHDH is opening the doors for the community to celebrate...

21 Nov 2024
Property News

Euston housing development approved

PLANS for more housing and accommodation in Euston are underway after Balranald Shire Council approved a proposal for a multi-dwelling housing development on Carey Street located off the Sturt Highway. The building of the units was unanimously...

20 Nov 2024
Farming and Environment

Keep up fruit fly fight, urge growers

FRUIT growers in northern Victoria will meet the agriculture minister next week to urge the government to continue funding the fight against Queensland fruit fly. Representatives from Fruit Growers Victoria will discuss the future of combating the...

20 Nov 2024
politics

Social media ban fails to address real issues

THE ban on social media for people aged under 16 is a “quick fix”, according to Independent candidate for Farrer Michelle Milthorpe. The educator said the Federal Government’s proposal failed to address the root causes of social media misuse...

19 Nov 2024
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Gambling companies on notice to return stolen money

MEMBER for Murray Helen Dalton will soon table a private member’s Bill to compel gambling companies to return proceeds of crime to victims. Ms Dalton has joined forces with federal MP Andrew Wilkie and Tasmanian MP Kristie Johnston to concurrently...

19 Nov 2024
Golf

World-class success

MURRAY Downs boldly stepped into the world spotlight last week, hosting one of the richest golfing events in Australia, the NSW Open men’s championship. And while Lucas Herbert had the honour of taking home the cup, management, staff, board and...

19 Nov 2024