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Riverside Harmony Day
THE Swan Hill community will come together later this month to celebrate culture, music and food at the annual Harmony Day event at Riverside Park.…
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The art of making a killing
BLENDING crime, comedy, and a healthy dose of moral chaos, How to Make a Killing finds Glen Powell at the helm of a narrative where…
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Anglers reel in 260 fish
River to drop Normally I leave this till the river levels but this time I thought I had better put it up the top. The…
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Leadership, integrity and community service
BARRY RYAN ( 4 July 1934–20 February 2026) THE passing of Barry John Ryan on 20 February 2026 closed the life of one of Swan…
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Mayor’s column
Rainfall event Last week, our region experienced significant rainfall on 1–2 March, with 78.4mm falling in just two days – nearly five times the long-term…
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Fuel retailers under scrutiny
STATE and federal governments have implemented measures to prevent fuel retailers ripping off customers. Under the next phase of the Victorian Government Fair Fuel Plan,…
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Celebration of cultural tapestries
GRATITUDE and belonging were the first words which sprung into writer Patrick Tucker’s mind when asked about Portraits of Many Paths, which was launched in…
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Diesel dilemma
SURGING demand, not a lack of fuel landing on Australian shores, has caused prices to soar and bowsers to run dry this week, industry leaders…
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Hosking calls time on VFF presidency
VICTORIAN Farmers Federation president Brett Hosking will step down at the end of his term, saying it is time for a new generation to lead…
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Sport
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Bowls Notes
MURRAY DOWNS Midweek Pennant concluded on Tuesday at Lake Boga. In Division One, Murray Downs 2 defeated Murray Downs 1 in a closely contested match.…
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All abilities netball scores goal
Netball for people of all abilities continues to grow in popularity, with a new program launching at the Swan Hill Stadium on Monday, March 2,…
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Raiders redemption
Barham-Koondrook have claimed redemption in dramatic fashion, edging out RSL in a thrilling finish to secure their first SHDCA A grade premiership on Saturday afternoon.…
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No Blues for RSL
RSL will play in their first grand final in eight seasons this weekend after thrashing St Mary’s-Tyntynder by 99 runs at Gurnett Oval on Saturday…
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Ram raid
MURRAY Downs have claimed their second Murray Valley Playing Area division one premiership in a row, with the Rams defeating Swan Hill by 23 shots…
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Rams make history
MURRAY Downs have claimed victory in their very first Northern Valley premiership with a nail-biting finish that went down to the very last end. The…
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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Emergency drill tests safety procedures
A PLANNED emergency training exercise at Swan Hill Town Hall saw emergency services and council staff rehearse evacuation and response procedures on Wednesday. The exercise…
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Mallee rally routes reviewed
ALTERNATIVE routes for the Mallee Rally have been reviewed, according to the Victorian Government. The annual event, held on the bank of Lake Tyrrell, was…
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Spikes impacting freight, industry
ROAD freighters warn that rising freight costs will have economy‑wide impacts, with no industry exempt. A Swan Hill Freight Agents spokesperson said the spiking cost…
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Heart of songwriting remains unchanged
AUSTRALIAN country music star Sara Storer has spent decades turning everyday bush moments into songs. The stories, she says, are everywhere. You just have to…
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Guns seized
A MAN has been charged with multiple firearm offences after police allegedly seized five unregistered guns from a rural property in Koraleigh. NSW Police executed…
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Police probe suspicious fire
DETECTIVES are appealing for information after a suspicious house fire in Balranald early Friday morning. Emergency services were called to a home on Endeavour Drive…
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Police operation targets Robinvale
MORE than 50 people have been arrested nationwide and 168 charges laid during a national police crackdown targeting the Comanchero outlaw motorcycle gang. The national…
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Growers share the harvest
Have you got extra tomatoes, zucchinis, and vegetables in the garden? The Fresh Food Swap is the perfect place to share the harvest, meet fellow…
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Out and about: at Portraits of Many Paths
Portraits of Many Paths is a display of photographs and accompanying short stories which champion a range of rich local stories from Traditional Owners to…
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Record year for agriculture
AUSTRALIAN agriculture is set to reach a record $101.4 billion in gross production value in 2025-26 before easing in 2026-27, with both prices and output…