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A life grounded in faith, family and community
ROSE Rogers was born and raised on the island of Cebu in the Philippines, growing up in a close-knit family compound. Community and family shaped…
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Tractor pull roars to life
POWER, precision and pure country grit will return to Quambatook this Easter, with the 48th annual Australian Tractor Pull Championships set to roar into life…
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Extraordinary collection of Tucker portraits
A RARE glimpse into the private world of one of Australia’s most influential artists is set to go on display in Swan Hill this week.…
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Staying well this flu season
AS THE cooler months arrive, influenza (commonly known as the flu) becomes more common across Victoria. While many people think of the flu as a…
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Murray River boom as tourists pour in and spend big
THE Murray region is riding a tourism wave, pulling in a staggering $2.52 billion from visitors in 2025 and cementing its place as one of…
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Soaring success
WHAT started as a birthday lift-off has turned into a soaring success story for one local teen who is flying high before he can even…
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EU trade deal sealed
AUSTRALIA has struck a long-awaited free trade agreement with the European Union, opening a vast market of 450 million people, but sparking a fierce backlash…
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Disaster relief urged
THERE are calls for the Victorian Government to widen its support for farmers and agri-businesses impacted by the March 2026 rain event across the Mallee.…
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Cultural traditions celebrated
NYAH District Primary School marked Harmony Week with a range of activities celebrating Australia’s diversity. The week recognised that almost half of Australians were born…
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Sport
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Golf Notes
MURRAY DOWNS MEN’S Par – Thursday, March 12 Three grades were decided in last Thursday’s Par competition, with Shane Kelly (21) returning the best score…
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Swans adding to nest
The Moulamein Football Netball Club is calling on local teenagers to lace up their football boots, with the club urgently seeking more players to help…
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Smash hit
Top level tennis will return to Swan Hill next week, with the ITF ProTour Swan Hill Tennis International getting underway from Sunday at the Ken…
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Stewart’s pole position
IN the busy pit lane during the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, technical delegate Stacey Stewart moved methodically between cars in the Porsche Carrera Cup…
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Golf Notes
MURRAY DOWNS MENS Stableford – Thursday, March 5 Just like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rick Rundell-Gordon announced he was back last Thursday with an emphatic 40-point effort…
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Rams shock win
Murray Downs 2 have stunned their senior clubmates to claim the Murray Valley Playing Area midweek pennant division one premiership, producing a major upset in…
Entertainment
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A moving portrait of love after loss
IN a visually gentle yet emotionally intense drama, Reminders of Him tells the redeeming tale of what happens when you find unexpected love in the…
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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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Four decades of care
PARAMEDIC Glenn Palmer has celebrated 40 years of service across Ambulance Victoria’s Woodend and Swan Hill branches, in a career marked by significant change. Mr…
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Straub eyes Nationals pre-selection
LODDON Shire Mayor Dan Straub could still throw his big hat into the ring in seeking National Party pre-selection for the Murray Plains electorate. He…
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Teachers strike for better conditions
VICTORIAN teachers stopped work for the first time in 13 years in a push for better pay and conditions, with up to 35,000 teachers rallying…
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Time to rediscover Kirra
There’s something about Kirra, from the pristine open beach to the laidback community vibe to the latest restaurant openings – it’s a popular seaside destination.…
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From the Mayor – Cr Louie Zaffina
Over recent weeks, our shire has experienced a significant rain event. While the moisture was welcome across dryland farming areas, sustained rainfall in parts of…
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Council slams meeting code changes
CHANGES to local council meeting rules that will restrict remote online attendance to meetings has been slammed by Murray River Council as “heavy-handed”. The council…
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Council planning figures praised
MORE than 95 per cent of planning applications were processed within 60 days in the final quarter of 2025, with councillors praising staff for delivering…
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Cash boost for Robinvale town centre
WORKS to revitalise Robinvale’s town centre are expected to begin before the end of this year. Improvements to Perrin Street and Caix Square will include…
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New portfolio
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster’s shadow ministry portfolios have swapped under new Nationals leader Matt Canavan. Dr Webster has been handed the regional health portfolio,…
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Water on the table at Barham
A REGIONAL backlash is boiling over as frustrated farmers and community leaders prepare to take their fight against the Murray-Darling Basin Plan to the public…