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Grave warning after children locked in hot cars
AS temperatures soared across the state on Saturday, Ambulance Victoria responded to 11 cases of children locked in cars, including one incident in the Loddon…
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Roof of health service damaged
A TEMPORARY emergency department is in operation after storms caused severe damage to the roof at the Balranald Multipurpose Service about 10pm last Monday. A Far West Local Health District…
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Milestone moment for Mallee Murray cricket
MALLEE Murray cricket made history last Sunday as the representative side won their first ever VCCL under 18s title after a hard-earned five-wicket grand final victory over Gippsland Pride. The…
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Community leaders celebrated
VOLUNTEER leaders were recognised for their contributions to the health and wellbeing of the Swan Hill community in the past year, as nominated by their peers. The Australia Day Award…
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Sheep sale cancelled
SEVERE heat across the region has forced the cancellation of this week's sheep sale at the Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange. The sale, scheduled for Thursday, 29 January was to…
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Community stalwarts recognised
RESIDENTS from the Balranald Shire communities gathered for the local Australia Day celebrations and award presentations held across the Shire. The Euston Recreation Reserve and Greenham Park Hall became a…
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Pool party a point of connection
HEADSPACE Swan Hill have postponed their 10th birthday celebrations today due to extreme temperatures, with a top of 48 forecast. The team at headspace said the pool party, set to…
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Community urged to remain SunSmart
MALLEE residents have been urged to maintain consistent sun protection with new data showing regional Victorians are more likely to be diagnosed with, and die from, melanoma than people living…
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Lifeline look for volunteers
Calling all carers - Lifeline Loddon Mallee is on the lookout for volunteers to answer the phones when the community needs support. Alongside information found on their website, they are…
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Delayed report stokes CFA funding row
GOVERMENT funding for the CFA has been boosted for the first time in five years, a delayed report shas shown. Victoria's State Government has faced scrutiny over bushfire preparedness after…
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Year in review: June
Tuesday, 3 June SWAN Hill Rural City Council said the Victorian Government’s decision to pause the Emergency Services Levy increase for primary producers for 12 months was a result of…