News Water Minister Harriet Shing says the Victorian Government remains opposed to further water buybacks. Picture: AAP THE Nationals have sought assurances that the Victorian Government remains 'steadfast' opposed to water buybacks, a position the government says has been made clear. Water Minister Harriet Shing told Parliament last week that Victoria's anti-buyback position was backed up by evidence, including from the Frontier Economics report, showing 'very clearly that buybacks do real harm'.

https://www.theguardian.com.au/news257/buybacks-harm-reiterated

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Young Mildura big man Dru Pilmore reaches over Swan Hill's Seamus Doherty for possession.Picture: Paula Mastrippolito

https://www.theguardian.com.au/basketball/flyers-fall-to-white-hot-heat

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The milk price increased by 33 per cent to $9.77 per kilogram of milk solids in 2022-23 the highest on record in 17 years.

https://www.theguardian.com.au/farming-and-environment/milk-price-highest-in-17-years

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Nathan Hobson and connections of Murralane celebrate the horse's big win at Swan Hill on Tuesday.Picture: Pat Scala/Racing Photos

https://www.theguardian.com.au/horse-racing/five-from-eight-for-locals

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SHDH registered nurses Jibina Sebastian and Liz Heard(front), chemo nurse unit manager Sharon Collyer, Norm Smith (back) and Elizabeth Renney of Racecourse Bowls Club and breast cancer nurse Leanne Bibby (far right). Picture: Nick Mosely

https://www.theguardian.com.au/news257/cancer-team-bowled-over-by-generosity

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Inspector Gerard de Vries and Acting Senior Sergeant Roberta Barry, along with former members Allan Taylor and Alastair Mitton, paid their respects to Victoria Police employees who had died over the past 12 months. Picture: Phoebe Doyle

https://www.theguardian.com.au/news257/remembering-comrades

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Norm Smith will look to continue his fantastic personal season at the Murray Mallee region finals across the weekend. Picture: Shane Fleming

https://www.theguardian.com.au/bowls/best-of-the-best-at-bowls-regionals

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Swan Hill Association of Independent Retirees secretary Lindsay McRae believes not many retirees locally would be affected by this week's announced changes.

https://www.theguardian.com.au/news257/few-hit-in-super-switch

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Members of the Swan Hill Parkinson's Peer Support Group Julie and Russell Wardle, Darryl Roberts and John Dacey are gearing up for A Walk in The Park, which will raise much-needed funds for Parkinson's disease.

https://www.theguardian.com.au/community/support-groups-big-strides

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Woorinen women's co-coach Jason Murphy, centre, with players Carlee Hazlett, Brydi Lewis, Gaby Sanford and Casey Unger. Picture: Nathan Spicer

https://www.theguardian.com.au/football/tigers-leap-into-new-territory

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Russell Summers, centre, was joined by Private Sam Taditch, Sergeant David Logan and Corporal Dahle Jobling to help rack up some kilometres near the end of his March On challenge. Picture: Phoebe Doyle

https://www.theguardian.com.au/news257/veterans-march-mission-exceeded

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News A PUSH by a local committee to upgrade the Bidgee Haven Hostel to a 30-bed facility looks set to fail, according to Balranald Shire Council administrator Michael Colreavy. While there is a strong community desire to proceed with the proposal due to the need for more beds for dementia sufferers, Mr Colreavy told The Guardian the financial plan for the upgrade doesn't bode well for its success.

https://www.theguardian.com.au/news257/doubts-on-hostel-expansion-bid

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Swan Hill Little Athletics held its final run for the season last Sunday. Picture: Steve Colombo

https://www.theguardian.com.au/news257/page/season-of-success-for-swan-hill-little-athletics

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Netball Wet conditions made ball handling for both the Pies and the Eagles. Picture: Erin Scaresbrook THERE was nothing to separate Lake Boga and the Mallee Eagles on Saturday, with the super-competitive match ending in a tie. While the start was slow because of the unfavourable weather conditions, the Eagles found themselves in the lead by five at the first break. There was only two goals in the match at half-time, with the Eagles just ahead.

https://www.theguardian.com.au/netball/page/tie-leaves-top-four-netball-battle-tight

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The Robertson Brothers will be bringing the good old days back to the Swan Hill Town Hall on August 18 with their 1960s variety television show.

https://www.theguardian.com.au/news/page/tv-variety-showcomes-to-stage

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Isabella Gilchrist, St Mary MacKillop College principal Michelle Haeusler and Georgia Craig-Neal with their Premier's VCE Awards.

https://www.theguardian.com.au/education/page/st-mary-mackillop-college-study-stars-get-top-marks

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Sea Lake RSL manager Nel Isherwood said Sea Lake was fortunate to be hosting the Changed Forever Legacies of Conflict exhibition which will run until August 28.

https://www.theguardian.com.au/news/page/compelling-exhibition-highlights-impact-of-war

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