News
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Long weekend excitement as Racing Carnival returns
THE Swan Hill Racecourse will once again come alive over the June long weekend as the annual Swan Hill Racing Carnival returns, offering three days…
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MFC unveils reconciliation artwork
FAMILY service provider Mallee Family care has welcomed a new artwork in honour of National Reconciliation Week that will be used for their next reconciliation…
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Bridge impacts progress
MURRAY River Council has endorsed a planning objection allowing a manufactured home to be built on-site because oversized sections could not be transported across the…
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Driver injured in hit-and-run
A YOUNG mother was left injured, shaken and without a car after a hit-run driver allegedly sped through an intersection near Nyah before fleeing the…
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Warning of early fire season
VICTORIA could face an early and prolonged bushfire season this year, with authorities warning low rainfall and unusually dry conditions were already raising concerns across…
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North West REZ officially declared
THE North West Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) has been officially declared by the State Government, and remains essentially unchanged to that which was laid out…
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Pouring support into Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
THE Swan Hill community has once again rallied together for a good cause as the Swan Hill Regional Library hosted its annual Biggest Morning Tea.…
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Regional police training
VICTORIA Police has announced its first regional police training academy will be trialled in Mildura from next year. The concept of an academy was deemed…
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Tourism at risk
BALRANALD Shire Council has warned a proposed new management framework for the Willandra Lakes Region could damage tourism and hurt the local economy if it…
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Sport
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Storm prevents Bombers take-off
ULTIMA continued their strong performances in their debut Central Murray season, with their third win coming against another former Golden Rivers foe in Wandalla by…
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Redbacks claim flag favouritism
WEDDERBURN are now officially the team to beat this year in the North Central Football League with the Redbacks remaining undefeated after defeating Sea Lake…
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Tigers bounce back
MACORNA returned to the winners’ list on Saturday with a hard-fought 19-point victory over Calivil United, but assistant coach Dean McGowan believes the Tigers still…
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Bowls Notes
SWAN HILL SWAN Hill Bowls Club recently welcomed a number of South Australian visitors travelling through Swan Hill, many of whom have enjoyed taking part…
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The 19th Hole
MURRAY DOWNS MEN’S Par – Thursday 21 May THE sun may be setting earlier these days, but that did not deter a strong field from…
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Top four at stake for Saints, Raiders
Finals aspirations and top-four ambitions will be firmly in the spotlight when Tooleybuc-Manangatang and Koondrook-Barham square off at Tooleybuc tomorrow. While both clubs will be…
Entertainment
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A triumphant return to the galaxy
AFTER years of expanding across streaming platforms, Star Wars returns to the silver screen for the first time since 2019 with The Mandalorian and Grogu,…
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From dreams to silver springs
THERE’S a special kind of magic required to step into the swirling shawls and unmistakable voice of Stevie Nicks, and for Nikki Canale, it’s a…
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A sequel dressed to impress
TWO decades after the events of The Devil Wears Prada, Meryl Streep returns to the silver screen as Miranda Priestly, the formidable sovereign of the…
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Tina cabaret
THE Swan Hill Town Hall was transported back in time with the spectacular A Night With Tina, a drag cabaret honouring the late Tina Turner.…
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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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Properties
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Lack of industrial land expected
THE Swan Hill municipality may experience both a shortage of industrial land and a limited number and diversity of vacant lots within Swan Hill in…
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New development encouraged
THREE new Robinvale dwellings have been approved for development at 33 Latje Road, with Swan Hill Rural City councillors encouraging similar developments in the area.…
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Taskforce rental crack down
A RENTING taskforce cracking down on non-compliant landlords holds all parties in the rental industry accountable, according to a Swan Hill real estate property manager.…
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Refined living
THIS three-bedroom home at 34 Thurla Street Swan Hill offers stylish, low-maintenance living in a quiet location, ideal for first-home buyers, young families or investors.…
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Next step for family is living in car
A MOTHER of two teenagers is on the brink of homelessness as scarce housing supply continues to strain the region. The Swan Hill local, who…
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BIG4 tackles worker housing shortage
BIG4 Swan Hill is addressing the region’s worker accommodation shortage with purpose-built housing. Swan Hill’s vacancy rate currently stands at approximately 0.26 per cent, which…
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NDIS overhaul concerns
A MAJOR overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has regional advocates warning vulnerable communities could be left behind. Health Minister Mark Butler has unveiled…
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Red Shield Appeal
ACROSS Australia, the sight of the Red Shield appearing outside local shops, and worn proudly by volunteers in their communities marks a special moment each…
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Around the churches
Anglican A FULL and active week lies ahead. Rev Julie will be celebrating Holy Communion at three of the four aged care facilities across the…
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Current affairs in print
IF you are writing a book that looks at the impact of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan on agriculture and rural communities, the best place to…
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News from Moulamein
The pews have it FARMERS have been looking for something to get more rainfall. When the Moulamein Catholic Church was sold recently, it had to…
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You heard it right
SWAN Hill’s Country Hearing Care has been recognised among the state’s best rural health providers after being named a finalist in the 2026 Victorian Rural…
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Ambo response times steady
AMBULANCE response times across Swan Hill remained largely steady over the past year, despite crews facing increasing pressure and longer waits for non-emergency callouts. New…
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Tourism town finalist
SWAN Hill has once again been named a finalist for the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards. The Victorian Tourism Industry Council awards aim to recognise…
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Saleyard turns profit
THE Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange is back in the black and looks set to post a profit for the 2025-26 financial year, after a…
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Final attempt to stop major works
THE Nyah district community has taken a stand against the planned construction of levees to control the flow of water through the Murray River in…