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Hail hits Mallee hard
MALLEE communities are still counting the cost of Saturday’s freak hailstorm, which uprooted trees, flattened crops, smashed windows and left a trail of destruction. The…
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Taste of Mallee for federal MPs
EVERYTHING magnificent about the Mallee was on display in Canberra last week. Hundreds of parliamentarians and staff were treated to the delights of Mallee’s local…
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Cat control on pause
PEOPLE feeding feral cats, and stealing or damaging cat traps in Swan Hill are hindering council’s attempts to stay on top of cat numbers. Last…
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Moulamein gets evacuation warning
THE NSW SES has issued a prepare-to-evacuate warning for Moulamein township as the rising Edward River threatens to isolate the community. Rural Fire Service captain…
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Political thriller set in Mallee
A FORMER Federal MP has released a new crime thriller on water rights, set in the Mallee where water is a “life and death” issue.…
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Carols cancelled again
IT will be another Silent Night at Riverside Park, after organisers of a much-loved Christmas tradition were forced to pull the plug on carols. It’s…
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Forefont of patient safety
A LIGHT was shone on the valuable role of all medical imaging professionals in healthcare last week, as Swan Hill District Health celebrated National Radiographers…
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Ambos still here for us
AMBULANCE Victoria has reassured flood-affected communities it continues to provide care, with multi-agency support. A spokesperson said additional paramedics had been temporarily relocated from Melbourne…
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Health service juggling crises
WHILE the Murray River at Swan Hill has peaked and roads towards Kerang are starting to open up, Swan Hill District Health (SHDH) remains in…
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Don’t feel guilt
THERE can sometimes be a stigma around seeking help, Rural Financial Counselling Service Victoria West senior financial co-ordinator Stephanie Ferdelja says. But she urges flood-hit…
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