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Farmer shot, buried in shallow grave on own land
A BELOVED Ouyen farmer has been found shot dead and buried in a shallow grave on his own property, as police hunt those responsible for…
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Vibrant Easter atmosphere
Moulamein was buzzing throughout the Easter long-weekend. WHETHER you wanted to roll a few bowls, race a yabby, watch the duck race, join a fishing…
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Reforms for health results
FIRST Peoples in Victoria achieved public intoxication law reform in 2023 after decades of extensive community advocacy and the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in…
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Tennis tournament a smash hit
EASTER served up a smash hit in Robinvale as the town’s iconic tennis tournament wrapped up with thrilling matches, big crowds and a record fundraising…
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Push grows to seal major road
CALLS are growing to seal a road connecting Wakool to Moama, as councillors highlight safety concerns, heavy traffic, and the growing number of workers and…
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Kids quit swim lessons
CHILDREN are dropping out of swimming lessons far too early, leaving them at risk, according to new research from Life Saving Victoria. The study, published…
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Critical service opened
ACCESS to community alcohol and other drug services has expanded to Swan Hill, as First Peoples led Ngwala Willumbong opened its doors on Beveridge Street…
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Report empty fuel pumps
MALLEE communities are being urged to report empty fuel pumps as shortages continue to hit regional towns, even as the Federal Government insists the situation…
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Top honour for Claire
FROM caring for animals to caring for people, one Swan Hill graduate has turned compassion into a career and a top honour. SuniTAFE recently celebrated…
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Sport
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Golf Notes
MURRAY DOWNS MEN’S Par – Thursday, April 2 Seventy-six players turned out on the eve of the Easter long weekend for a Par round in…
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Central Murray Round 1 Football Previews
Kerang v Wandella LOCAL rivals Kerang and Wandella will clash for the first time in the Central Murray at Riverside Park in what is expected…
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Eagles fly into new season
THE Mallee Eagles won’t be rolling out the red carpet for rivals Balranald when the two clubs meet at Lalbert, with former Eagles coach Brent…
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Swans set to soar
It won’t just be our region’s footballers and netballers who will begin another campaign over the coming days, with the Swan Hill Soccer League’s senior…
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Bowlers hit the green for Easter tournament
THE Moulamein Bowlers Club Don Mertz Memorial three-bowl pairs competition rounded out the club’s Easter Tournament, after the William Houghton Memorial round on Good Friday.…
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Speedway heats up in April meet
THE clay was flying off the track at the April Sonic Speedway meet on Sunday night, with crowds gathered in car boots and on picnic…
Entertainment
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Unmissable adventure into a new galaxy
FROM the floating observation facility known as the Gateway Galaxy to Princess Rosalina’s Luma-filled Comet Observatory, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie sets out to capture…
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Motown revival
AUDIENCES are preparing to relive the music that defined a generation as The Big Chillout, a joyous Motown experience arrives in Swan Hill on 17…
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A moving portrait of love after loss
IN a visually gentle yet emotionally intense drama, Reminders of Him tells the redeeming tale of what happens when you find unexpected love in the…
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A luminous reimagining of Shakespeare’s greatest loss
IN A tragedy that explores both love and loss, Hamnet premiered in Swan Hill this week, taking audiences on a devastating exploration of the heart-breaking…
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INXS tribute set to rock Town Hall
FANS of one of Australia’s most iconic rock exports are in for a high-voltage treat, with The Australian INXS Tribute Show delivering a stadium-worthy experience…
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Fun-filled activities for the whole family
TODAY 6pm: Hunter & Hawk original production by MARRUK. A raw, unflicting and deeply human story about a young Wadi Wadi/Wamba Wamba teen. For tickets…
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Education partnership paves the way
SEED Ability has joined Country Universities Centre Mallee to strengthen pathways for students into allied health careers, becoming the centre’s first local platinum partner. With…
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Lew prosecutes his case
A FORMER Melbourne councillor with a history of political run-ins has thrown his hat into the ring to replace retiring Nationals heavyweight Peter Walsh, declaring…
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Truck collision closes highway
STURT Highway at Paringi has reopened following a two-truck truck crash on Wednesday. Emergency services responded to the collision about 5.20am and closed the NSW…
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Speed, alcohol offences detected over Easter
ANOTHER Easter long weekend has passed without a road fatality in Swan Hill, Buloke and Gannawarra shires, keeping a two-decade long streak of travellers returning…
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Renowned pianist brings joy
MUSIC has a way of connecting generations and nowhere was that clearer than when internationally acclaimed pianist Tom Williams sat down to play for the…
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Shining a light on family violence
A STRIKING new feature will greet visitors at Swan Hill District Health’s 1860 Café this April, with the health service proudly hosting the Elephant in…
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Fuel thiefs strike
SWAN HILL Arson: POLICE are investigating a suspicious fire involving building debris and household items at a property on Murray Valley Highway on 5 April.…
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Cross-border record for GFA
THE Balranald Ex-Services Club launched the Easter long weekend festivities with their highly anticipated annual Good Friday Appeal. With the help of the wider Balranald…
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Engineering to entrepreneurship
Chengsi Li, known to many as Lane Li, grew up in a mid-sized city in northern China, not far from Beijing. His early life followed…
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Out and about: Celebrating Easter in Balranald
THE Easter Bunny stopped by the Balranald Discovery Centre over the weekend, hiding hundreds of Easter goodies around the tourist complex. Families from across the…