News
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The calm before the storm
We appear to be bogged down in a rut, with the commissioning of our new plant. I was super frustrated a couple of months ago…
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Backpacking paves the way to leadership
SUNRAYSIA’s summer harvest attracts travellers on working holidays from all over the world, particularly Europe. These workers perform a vital service for regional communities. Willing…
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Ricegrowers backs review
The Ricegrowers’ Association has welcomed the start of a 12‑week consultation on the Murray–Darling Basin Plan Review. RGA president Peter Herrmann said industry would take…
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Jujubes jewel
THEY look like tiny apples, taste like a crisp pear and carry more vitamin C than an orange. And in the red dirt of Koraleigh,…
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Ski race cancelled
THE Robinvale-Euston 80km ski race has been cancelled for 2026, with organisers confirming the March long weekend event will not go ahead following a major…
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Group backs call for foster reforms
FRIDAY 20 February was World Care Day, which aims to raise awareness and celebrate children and young people in foster care, kinship or residential care.…
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Grape harvest underway
Harvest has begun with our first loads of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio. Reports of lower yields following the ongoing heat are common, although with the…
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Calls to boost Euston health
THERE are calls for the New South Wales Government to “immediately” commit to a formal feasibility assessment for a multi-purpose health facility in Euston. Balranald…
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Warm weather set to continue
BARLEY prices are supported as drought speculation builds, with growers holding onto grain for livestock feed. The Bureau of Meteorology January drought statement showed below-average…
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Sport
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Rams earn shot at redemption
THE Swan Hill Showdown did not disappoint on the weekend, as Murray Downs will move on to the Northern Valley Premier League Grand Final for…
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Swan Hill stuns Moulamein
SWAN Hill have managed to break through against Moulamein in an incredible one-shot win that brings the Swans into their first Murray Valley Division One…
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Swan Hill showdown for grand final berth
MURRAY Downs and Racecourse will have their third Swan Hill showdown in the Preliminary Final this weekend, and there is a lot on the line…
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Finals preview for Roodogs, Blues
With the SHDCA semi-finals just seven days away, both Ultima-TUF and RSL will be aiming to return to the winners list when the two teams…
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Grand final the prize
MOUALMEIN has another opportunity to play in their second grand final, but first they must overcome a hard-charging Swan Hill outfit. The Swans missed out…
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SHDCA Round 14 Cricket Previews
WOORINEN v ST MARY’S-TYNTYNDER St Mary’s-Tyntynder will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of a semi-final berth, with the Bulldogs taking on Woorinen at…
Entertainment
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A luminous reimagining of Shakespeare’s greatest loss
IN A tragedy that explores both love and loss, Hamnet premiered in Swan Hill this week, taking audiences on a devastating exploration of the heart-breaking…
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INXS tribute set to rock Town Hall
FANS of one of Australia’s most iconic rock exports are in for a high-voltage treat, with The Australian INXS Tribute Show delivering a stadium-worthy experience…
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Fun-filled activities for the whole family
TODAY 6pm: Hunter & Hawk original production by MARRUK. A raw, unflicting and deeply human story about a young Wadi Wadi/Wamba Wamba teen. For tickets…
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Author drops-in to Robinvale
THE Robinvale Library is gearing up for a feel-good, laugh-out-loud literary afternoon with the launch of What Did I Miss?, the debut romantic comedy from…
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Gallery to celebrate creativity
SWAN Hill Regional Art Gallery is set to put the “art” in party when it hosts its gala dinner and art auction in October. The…
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Grease lightning strikes twice
GREASE takes to the stage this Friday night at St Mary MacKillop College after nearly eight months in the making. School production co-ordinator, Talia Henderson,…
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Independent actionable research
MAKING informed winter cropping decisions – based on detailed local research – is what is driving the 2026 Irrigation Farmers Network (IFN) Winter Variety Trials…
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Big crop predicted for almonds
The almond harvest is underway and 2026 could produce Australia’s largest almond crop. Nationally it’s estimated that almost 167 thousand tonnes will be harvested this…
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Uniting together under one flag
I am very pleased by the number of Swan Hill residents who have contacted my Electorate Office seeking a Together under One Flag sticker to…
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First-time sailor steers to victory
AS the summer sun danced over Lake Boga, an unlikely duo voyaged to victory in this month’s Interclub Sailing Regatta. On paper, the odds were…
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Calls for REZ safeguards
BALRANALD Shire Council has reaffirmed its support for the Southwest Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), while calling for protections to ensure rural communities are not left…
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Maintenance patching program
SWAN Hill Rural City Council will commence its annual asphalt heavy patching program next month, with significant works planned across Swan Hill. The works are…
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Keep their doors open
HUNDREDS gathered on the steps of parliament last week, including representatives from Swan Hill Neighbourhood House, calling for an urgent and equitable increase in funding…
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Nats confirm a candidate for Farrer race
NATIONALS leader David Littleproud has confirmed his party will be standing a candidate in the proposed upcoming by-election in the Federal seat of Farrer. Speaking…
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A sensual reworking of a tragic romance
ON windswept moors where yearning never settles, Wuthering Heights returns to screens once more to test whether timeless passion can survive modern cinema. Adapted from…
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Gas deadline looms
RESIDENTS and businesses in Swan Hill and Robinvale are being urged to act quickly as Solstice Energy prepares to close its compressed natural gas network.…