News
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Ready to defend
A TOTAL Fire Ban across the Mallee on Thursday and Friday created hot, dry and dangerous conditions, as CFA crews battled to contain an out-of-control…
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Community on edge as fire neared
PATCHEWOLLOCK residents were urged to remain vigilant on Thursday evening when black smoke blanketed the district. Local resident Kiara O’Reilly described the situation as “pretty…
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Plane crashes near runway
A SMALL firefighting aircraft crashed just past the Linga airbase runway last week, shortly after refilling to return to a grass fire in Patchewollock. The…
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Getting Aussies hooked up
TOOLEYBUC couple Josh and Emma Forster officially launched their new outdoor social app on Saturday night. The new app, Hooked Up, aims to connect people…
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Council finances remain steady
MURRAY River Council has completed its first quarterly budget review for the 2025-26 financial year, revealing a steady financial position while highlighting the challenges of…
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Club censured for gaming breach
SWAN Hill Club has been issued with a letter of censure after the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission found gaming machines were used briefly…
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Smiles all round at Christmas carnival
FAMILIES, friends and visitors turned out in big numbers for the annual Nyah Christmas Carnival on Friday. Despite a late fireworks cancellation due to high…
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State forest fire under control, contained
A SLOW-moving scrub fire burning at Bronzewing State Forest at Patchewollock is under control and contained. CFA volunteers rushed to private property near Moloney Road…
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Singing a song of joy
SWAN Hill is getting ready to hit the high notes again as Carols by Candlelight returns to Riverside Park, promising a night where the only…
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Sport
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Rams upset ladder leaders
MURRAY Downs have finally got over Cohuna Golf on Saturday, in a convincing 15-shot win that jumps the Rams up to first place. The first…
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McKerrow ton seals Bulldogs win
St Mary’s-Tyntynder v Woorinen St Mary’s-Tyntynder have returned to the SHDCA top four after a batting masterclass from Austin McKerrow and Corey Daniels, with McKerrow…
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Blues cruise past Roodogs
RSL will play off in their first Kookaburra Cup grand final since 2020-21 after defeating Ultima-TUF by 45 runs at Gurnett Oval on Saturday. The…
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Back in yellow and black
The Woorinen netball community is celebrating the return of one of the Central Murray’s most respected figures, with the club announcing the appointment of Jac…
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The 19th Hole
MURRAY DOWNS MEN’S Par – Thursday, November 27 SEVENTY golfers turned up to play on Thursday last week and only 11 of them played well…
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Top of the table clash
MURRAY Downs will be playing host to first-place side, Cohuna Golf, this coming Saturday in an exciting top-of-the-table contest. The two sides have faced off…
Entertainment
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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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New horror flick a skin-crawling slow burn
Annabelle Fleming IF you enjoy slow paced movies with dark humour and a side of gore, then you will love Zach Creager’s mystery horror film…
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Lifting lid on locker-room
ENCOURAGING young people, and especially young men, to read can be troubled affair. However, a recent survey reveals that when young males do read, they…
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Agriculture set for record
AUSTRALIA’S agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors are heading for a record production value of $106.4 billion in 2025-26, according to new ABARES December quarter forecasts.…
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Festival fun at Caix Square
ROBINVALE and Euston are set to sparkle this holiday season with the return of the much-loved Christmas festival at Caix Square. Swan Hill Rural City…
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Benham appointed to new ag role
The Nationals member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has been appointed Shadow Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development, as part of Jess Wilson’s new Shadow…
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JE detected in mozzie trap
HEALTH officials have confirmed the first detection of Japanese encephalitis in Australia for the 2025–26 season, after the virus was identified in a mosquito surveillance…
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Taking action as UV levels rise
ALTHOUGH last month highlighted Skin Cancer Awareness Week across Australia, the message shouldn’t stop there. Skin cancer remains one of Australia’s most preventable health challenges,…
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Air tanker crash at Linga airbase
Authorities have launched an investigation after a single engine air tanker crashed at the Linga airbase yesterday, while supporting firefighting operations near Patchewollock. Emergency services…