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‘Must do better’: Call for action by MFC chief

MALLEE Family Care (MFC) chief executive officer Teresa Jayet is calling for immediate action to address what she calls “shocking” data around poverty and inequality in Australia. “We live in one of the wealthier countries in the world and...

28 Feb 2020

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Calls for ‘respect’ towards forest

LOCAL residents have been warned authorities will take a zero tolerance approach to illegal firewood collection as the autumn season begins on Sunday. Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) Loddon Mallee regional manager Paul Bates said firewood...

28 Feb 2020

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Letting loose of their money

“OUTSTANDING” community spirit was showcased at the Lake Boga Commercial Hotel last weekend, when $5269 was raised for local Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteers. Publican Honey Richmond said the hotel was thrilled with the weekend’s proceedings...

28 Feb 2020

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Wine and dine

SWAN Hill will burst at the seam next weekend when the annual Food and Wine Festival returns to the heart of the Murray. Known as one of the biggest food events in regional Victoria, the three-day event showcases Swan Hill’s best producers, growers...

28 Feb 2020

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River’s ride with the stars

RIVER Purtill’s life was celebrated doing things he loved to do. There was a jumping castle, dunk tank, arts and craft and face painting. But, while there was one cheeky, “tough as nails” four-year-old missing, River enabled his friends to grab life...

28 Feb 2020

Sport

Racecourse injects youth

IN their first year of lawn bowls, three 15-year-old girls are relishing the opportunity of playing finals in Saturday pennant. Miami Bailey, Ashley Rogers and Hailey Cornish play in Division 4 for the Racecourse 6 team, winning their first final —...

28 Feb 2020

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Boys fly to great win

Under 12 Boys (Division 2)Swan Hill Flyers 54 def Wangaratta Warriors (3) 11Charlie Blake 10, Archie O’Toole 10Swan Hill Flyers 63 def Warrnambool Seahawks 19Bryce Anderson 20, Archie O’Toole 18Swan Hill Flyers 61 def Wodonga Wolves (2) 2Bryce...

28 Feb 2020

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Restricted season

THE government’s announcement of a restricted 2020 duck season after weeks of uncertainty has been met with outrage. Hunting groups, animal activists and local MPs have spoken out against the arrangements, arguing the restrictions go both too far...

28 Feb 2020

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Step up to Clean Up

SWAN HILL locals are being urged to step up to clean up and do their bit for Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday. This year will mark the 30th anniversary of the nation’s largest community-based environmental event. “Clean Up Australia Day is not just...

28 Feb 2020

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$350,000 boost for GP campaign

ROBINVALE-based Swan Hill Rural City councillor Jade Benham says plans for new accommodation to help attract doctors to the town is “amazing news”.The Victorian Government has allocated $350,000 to the Murray Valley Aboriginal Co-operative for the...

28 Feb 2020

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Ski down memory lane

THE Lake Boga Waterski Club is going back to their golden years on the water with a vintage ski day on Sunday. Head of the social committee, Deanne Heil, is encouraging people to dust off the old cobwebs on their boats, and rock up in their old...

28 Feb 2020

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Webster: Get project on track

MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster has called on the state government to deliver the stalled Murray Basin Rail Project (MBRP) in full. The Mallee MP raised the rail project, which was put on hold indefinitely last year after it was revealed by state...

28 Feb 2020

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Nutrition perspective

THE journey to see a dietitian can often be long, with people seeking support and information via social media, friends, family and colleagues before reaching out to an allied health professional. Swan Hill District Health (SHDH) has six qualified...

28 Feb 2020

Sport

Roos get major facelift

BALRANALD Football and Netball Club will kick off the 2020 season off with refurbished function room facilities. Club committee member Ian Bridgewood said the club received $221,000 in funding to complete the works. The grant was handed to the club by...

28 Feb 2020

Sport

A CALL TO SPORT

SPORTS lovers from across the region have the opportunity to serve, kick, bowl, shoot, hit and pose at Sunday’s inaugural sports come and try day at Ken Harrison Reserve. Across three-and-a-half hours and 10 sporting organisations — tennis, AFL...

28 Feb 2020

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WORDS FROM THE MAYOR

THIS week, we released our public conveniences strategy for comment. This is essentially a plan for the future of public toilets around our municipalityToilets aren’t a fun topic to discuss, but they are essential and we know that the location and...

28 Feb 2020

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MIXED BAG

FARMING NEWSEFFECTIVE SPRAYINGGRAIN growers undertaking summer weed control are reminded of the requirement to comply with changes to 2,4-D label instructions which were introduced in October 2018. Leading spray application specialist Jorg Kitt is...

28 Feb 2020

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Basin plan needs a fix, says NFF

THERE are serious issues with the Murray-Darling Basin Plan that need to be addressed, according National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) chief executive Tony Mahar. Mr Mahar, alongside NFF president Fiona Simson and NSW Farmers representatives, visited...

28 Feb 2020

Sport

Let the good times roll

SWAN Hill Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (SHLTCC) is opening its doors to the community on March 14 by holding a reunion style event in the hopes of enticing more people to play tennis. Formed in 1910 with one asphalt court, the club has grown into the...

28 Feb 2020

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Aviation safety briefing

SWAN Hill pilots are being urged to attend an important aviation safety briefing next week. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is holding the briefing in Swan Hill to keep local skies accident free. Pilots will learn the latest in aviation...

28 Feb 2020