News
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Around the churches
Anglican LAST Sunday parishioners and visitors enjoyed a sumptuous banquet in honour of all mothers and those who mother. It truly was a celebration of…
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Students do it for Dolly
KINDNESS was front and centre at Tooleybuc Central School on Friday as students dressed in blue and formed a giant Be Kind coin line for…
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Planning for the future
St Mary MacKillop College students will soon begin selecting their 2027 subjects after exploring their options at this month’s annual Subject Expo. Acting principal Nathan…
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Fields of fun
MILDURA Field Days is off to a flying start, showcasing the agricultural and horticulture industry’s future. Last year’s festival welcomed around 600 school students and…
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Unlocking small-scale developments
SWAN Hill Rural City Council is stepping up efforts to tackle the region’s housing shortage, with a new workshop aimed at helping locals unlock small-scale…
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Preserving town’s history
THE Swan Hill Genealogical Society received an unexpected boost last week when the Swan Hill Freemasons arrived at the library with a $2000 cheque in…
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Last call for artists
AUSTRALIA’S top paper artists are being called to Swan Hill, with entries now open for a major national prize returning in style. The Swan Hill…
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Agriculture innovation on show
THE Mallee Regional Innovation Centre will bring together eight universities and organisations working across horticulture and agriculture at the upcoming Mildura Field Days. The latest…
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Escalating crisis
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has launched a renewed crackdown on unapproved rooming houses amid growing fears overcrowded and illegally modified homes in Robinvale could…
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Sport
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Bowls Notes
RACECOURSE In perfect weather conditions, 30 bowlers played jackpot bowls this week. The winners, with two good wins and a score of +25 shots, were…
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The 19th Hole
MURRAY DOWNS MEN’S 2026 Knockout Season THE Men’s Singles and 4BBB Pairs Knockout competitions have recently commenced, with players battling for a place on the…
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Best of the best
Koondrook-Barham coaches Emma Peacock and Sheridan Harrop have been appointed to lead the Central Murray’s senior interleague netball squad in an historic first for the…
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Raiders out to make statement
Koondrook-Barham will begin a searching month of football with their first big for the season when they host reigning premiers Woorinen tomorrow afternoon. While the…
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Clash of the undefeated
An early-season heavyweight clash will headline this weekend’s Central Murray split round, with reigning premiers Koondrook-Barham hosting Woorinen in a match that is shaping as…
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Central Murray Round 5 Netball Preview
LAKE BOGA v NNW UNITED Nyah-Nyah West United will be without key midcourter Laura Anderson for the Demons all-important clash against Lake Boga tomorrow afternoon.…
Entertainment
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Revisiting the King of Pop
THE highly anticipated biopic Michael hit Showbiz Swan Hill last week, promising an in-depth look at the legendary career of the late Michael Jackson. Prior…
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Young talent takes centre stage
FOR the past 12 weeks the talented young performers of the community have been diligently preparing for the Swan Hill Theatre Group’s latest and highly…
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Cage comeback
FILMED against the picturesque backdrop of Sydney and Bangkok, the Australian sports drama Beast delivers a truly moving narrative centred around revenge, redemption, and family.…
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Sparks fly in high-energy thriller
A FORGOTTEN weapon from the past ignites a very modern kind of havoc in Fuze, a slick, high-stakes thriller that thrives on tension as much…
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Powerhouse performer reviving Tina Turner
FOR Fabio Cattafi, stepping onto the stage as the legendary Tina Turner is more than just a role, it’s a deep-seated passion and a lifetime…
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Enjoy music of Ella Fitzgerald
JAZZ powerhouse Nina Ferro says great music should feel effortless. But behind the swing and sparkle lies years of craft, discipline and heart. The acclaimed…
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Mallee museums unite
IT is a trip back in time with a twist. Three towns, three stories and one big invitation to hit the heritage trail. History lovers,…
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Uniting for kindness
IN what marked the eighth annual Do it for Dolly Day, students at St Mary’s Primary School joined thousands of Australians in a sea of…
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Licence-based donor push
A KIDNEY transplant survivor says a simple tick on a driver’s licence could mean the difference between life and death, as momentum builds for a…
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High school expansion
FAMILIES in Swan Hill will soon have a new secondary school option, with Australian Christian College Swan Hill announcing it will launch Year 7 in…
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Road, freight shake-up
A MAJOR shake-up of Victoria’s road safety and freight laws has been introduced, with the government promising safer roads, but critics warning country motorists are…
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Providing access, connection, and genuine opportunity
SINCE opening its doors in late 2023, CUC Mallee has rapidly established itself as a vital hub for local students in the region. One of…
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Community, leadership and achievement
Tooleybuc Central School has set an inspiring tone for the rest of the year, launching term two with a series of successful events that have…
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Connecting to the future
The biggest event on the Swan Hill College Careers Office calendar returned last week, showcasing a wide range of career pathways at the annual Careers…
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Connecting young people
MURRAY Mallee LLEN plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between education and employment for young people across the region. Murray Mallee LLEN executive…
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Powerful First Nations showcase
POWERFUL stories of culture, loss, identity and survival will take centre stage in Swan Hill this month as three major First Nations exhibitions open in…