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Tree planted

A JAPANESE maple was planted at the riverside garden in recognition of Swan Hill resident Robyn Fry’s dedication to maintaining the sister city relationship. Swan Hill Rural City Council chief executive Scott Barber spoke of Mrs Fry’s unwavering...

Happy campers

THERE will only be happy campers come summer after the Victorian Government announced free camping in every national park and state forest in the state. All 131 of Parks Victoria’s paid campgrounds will be free from December 1 until June 30 at a cost...

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Find out what’s on in and around Swan Hill.

40-Year Friendship

A DELEGATION from the Japanese city of Yamagata and their Swan Hill hosts gathered at the Japanese garden on the riverfront on Sunday to unveil a plaque commemorating the long-standing sister city relationship. Yamagata City Mayor Takahiro Sato said...

Arts and Entertainment

Storer on song for centenary

ACCOMPLISHED Darwin-based country singer-songwriter Sara Storer is returning to her Mallee roots next weekend. The 21-times Golden Guitar winning artist will be visiting the region for Robinvale’s centenary...

Unseal of approval

A DEVELOPER has avoided having to seal a road in Nyah West where he plans to subdivide land in a win against Swan Hill Council. The developer took the council to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to review the decision to...

Blue Ribbon Day: Honoring Our Heroes and Building a Safer Tomorrow

Blue Ribbon Day is 29 September, which coincides with National Police Remembrance Day. Blue Ribbon Day is a chance for the community to say thank you to those who protect and serve our community and ensure that those who have fallen are never...

Farming and Environment

Swan Hill Sale yards today.

The livestock awaiting transportation to their new owners at the Swan Hill Sale Yards this morning They were sold in the livestock sale which started at 7.30am this morning

Farming and Environment

Abattoir a business boost for emu farm

JEFF Long’s $2.5 million investment in a processing facility is about to start paying dividends at his Tragowel emu property. The delayed completion of the facility has had a knock-on effect on this year’s production schedule, which is...

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Red Cross 110th

LAKE Boga Red Cross branch will celebrate its 110th year of operation this month, with a luncheon at the bowls club on October 25. Past and present members will join with members of Red Cross from Mildura, Hopetoun, Swan Hill and...

Trial could lead to fast-tracking housing

SWAN Hill Council has joined four regional councils in a feasibility study and shared services pilot to bring more municipal building surveyor services to local councils. The Victorian Government has backed the trial with a $200,000...

Voice at bigger table

IT had never entered Chris Pearce’s mind to stand for Swan Hill Rural City Council but when people he knew started bringing it to his attention it suddenly crystallised opinions he had been developing for some time. Never realising they would...

Ridgeway to prioritise road safety if elected

ALLEN Ridgeway plans to bring his breadth of life experience from around the country to inspire change within council if elected. Mr Ridgeway was born and raised in Swan Hill, with his family having lived here for over 100 years and several of his...

Flyers host double header

THE Swan Hill Flyers will face another busy weekend, with both the men’s and women’s teams to host Macedon Ranges and Bacchus Marsh in a double-header this Saturday evening and Sunday. Having played a double header on the road against Bendigo and...

Tigers out for semi-final revenge

Saturday’s opening round of the Swan Hill & District Cricket Association will see the top four teams from last year lock horns in what shapes as a damp start with the threat of overnight rain on Friday. The match of the round in what shapes as...

Ripper coup

THE field for next month’s NSW Open at the Murray Downs Golf & Country Club is continuing to take shape, with LIV Golf star Lucas Herbert that latest big name to be added to an already impressive list of starters. Herbert will join...

Demons, Bombers meet in rematch

Woorinen won’t be the only team looking to atone for a semi-final defeat tomorrow, with Wandella also set to meet Nyah District in the other semi-final rematch from last season. Much like the Tigers, the Bombers were found...

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Audience with King

THIS Monday, October 21, I’ll be in Canberra for an audience with our King, Charles the Third by the Grace of God King of Australia and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth. That official title may seem a mouthful but not as...

Giving locals voice

Dear Editor, For too long, those affected most by the transition to renewables haven’t been given a voice. The Nationals are bringing it back. Locals will come first - ahead of multi-national corporations and the insatiable appetite for rushing...

Support for business and drag strip

DEAR Editor, I would like the opportunity to refute accusations that were made following the Drag Strip saga that I am anti-business. I was raised in small businesses and I understand the incredible investment, both financial and in ongoing hard work...

Moulamein Notes

Mens Shed battery run

OUR Moulamein Men’s Shed are collecting batteries again to help fund the stocking of rivers with fish. This is a great project run by the “old fellers” at our Men’s Shed. If you have just a couple of batteries you can drop them off at their...

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