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In Vietnam, the new boys stood out
FEBRUARY 1971 was hot and standing out with their new uniforms and shiny boots is the one of the first recollections that Swan Hill man…
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Breeders primed for cattle show
It is often referred to as the gateway to the Royal Melbourne Show for cattle competitors, with many journeys beginning in Swan Hill. The tradition…
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Swift actions thwarted threat
WHILE natural disasters often play out over long periods of time, one local officer was recognised for his response to an immediate threat. Retired detective…
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Vietnam veterans’ day makes a big difference
THE lives and experiences of Australia’s Vietnam veterans will be remembered tomorrow, as Australia commemorates the 50th anniversary of leaving Vietnam. Vietnam Veterans’ Day commemorates…
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Festival ready to blossom
THE annual Mallee Almond Blossom Festival is on again this Sunday, in the grounds of the Robinvale Community Arts Centre. In its 14th year, the…
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Proud police salute dedicated peers
FOR the men and women who spend each day policing our local communities, recognition is the last thing on their mind. Local Area Commander Inspector…
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Woolies pitches in against ‘period poverty’
ACCESS to basic sanitary products is something that no one should have to worry about – that is the aim of Share the Dignity’s biannual…
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Couple wakes to find carport ablaze at Speed
SPEED residents Chloe White and Izaiah Riley say they will be forever grateful to the local community and CFA volunteers who worked tirelessly to save…
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Survey gauges money stress
THE Victorian Nationals have launched a cost-of-living survey to gauge the community’s level of financial stress. The Nationals leader and Member for Murray Plains Peter…
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Welcome home, Merv, as journey to the Murray ends
Former Swan Hill resident and Swan Hill Technical student Merv Hinneburg arrived back in his old stomping group in a rather unconventional way last Friday.…
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