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Local fundraisers defy national decline
A NATIONAL slump in donations did little to stop Swan Hill’s Red Shield Appeal from being one of the most successful yet, according to organisers.Local…
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Council seeks land
THE push for more business activity in Murray Downs has progressed, as Wakool Shire Council attempts to acquire a parcel of prime highway property.The 3.77…
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Tick for local paramedics
RESIDENTS of Swan Hill can rest a little easier knowing that local paramedics are among the best in the state, according to State Government statistics.Victorian…
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Population decline, Census shows
SWAN Hill’s population has declined in the past five years and the average resident is older, according to the most recent census.The Australian Bureau of…
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Chef of the future
FOR Masterchef fans who think Swan Hill is far from cooking up its own culinary celebrity, see Brett Wright.The All Seasons Resort apprentice chef was…
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Yield reductions likely
CROPS in the Mallee region are still in need of rain following smaller-than-predicted showers over the weekend.DPI agronomist Rob Sonogan estimated some farmers were now…
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Anger over health snub
SWAN Hill District Health missed out on federal funding because the government felt the redevelopment would not provide value for money, according to John Forrest.The…
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Locals untroubled by quake
A FEW were shaken, but none were stirred on Tuesday night as a 5.3 magnitude earthquake rippled across Victoria to reach the Swan Hill region.Earthquake…
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Father guilty of assault
THE lawyer of a father who became enraged after shots were fired within close proximity of his daughter has told Swan Hill Magistrate’s Court the…
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Rain Relief
RAIN has made it to the Mallee as predicted, but the jury is still out on whether this week’s rainfall will be enough to put…
