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More than a jungle trek
FOR Swan Hill teenager Sophie Bennett, the Kokoda Trail is more than a gruelling jungle trek. It is a journey through her family’s wartime sacrifice…
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Coalition in fiery Budget reply
THE Coalition has promised to slash migration, scrap Labor’s climate policies and index tax brackets to inflation as it pitched itself as the better economic…
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Region has spoken, say mayors
VOTERS had delivered a blunt message to the major parties after One Nation’s win in Farrer, according to Murray River Council Mayor John Harvie. Mr…
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Regional leaders blast Budget
REGIONAL leaders, councils and Coalition MPs have launched a fierce attack on the Albanese Government’s fifth Federal Budget, claiming country Australia has again been left…
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On track for trip back in time
FOR travellers on the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre trains, the commute in the antique carriages is the experience as much as the destination. The carefully…
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Charity trek paddles in
MENTAL health awareness advocate Tony Pearce has completed the Swan Hill to Mildura stretch of his latest charity trek to support emergency service workers’ wellbeing.…
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Blues stave off determined Saints
KERANG held their nerve against a dogged Tooleybuc-Manangatang side to come away from Riverside Park with an 18-point win in a tense mid-ladder clash. Eager…
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MRI skills boost
WHILE awaiting the outcome of the funding for the new medical imaging service, Swan Hill District Health is continuing to strengthen its local diagnostic imaging…
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Unbeaten run continues
FIVE wins from the first five games is certainly a great way to start the 2026 season for NNW United, as they look towards revenge…
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Sport
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Roos clip Swans wings
BALRANALD has returned to the winners’ list in dramatic fashion, fighting back from an eight-goal quarter-time deficit to defeat Moulamein by two goals in a…
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Swans press finals claims
MOULAMEIN has kept itself within touching distance of the top eight after a comprehensive 60-point victory over Balranald on the weekend. Despite trailing at quarter-time,…
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Magpies fly to second win
A DETERMINED Lake Boga has kept their finals hopes alive with a hard-fought 16-goal win over a disappointing Nyah-Nyah West United on the weekend. The…
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Raiders winning run continues
KOONDROOK-Barham has cemented their status as one of the teams to beat in 2026, defeating Woorinen by seven goals to continue their undefeated start to…
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Tigers win thriller
WOORINEN have got their mojo back after claiming a thrilling victory over Koondrook-Barham, giving the yellow and black army their third consecutive win. The 13.9…
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Saints rise over injury hit Blues
TOOLEYBUC-Manangatang has recorded a gritty five-goal win over an understrength Kerang outfit on Saturday, with the visitors overcoming the loss of star goal shooter Zoe…
Entertainment
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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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Cage comeback
FILMED against the picturesque backdrop of Sydney and Bangkok, the Australian sports drama Beast delivers a truly moving narrative centred around revenge, redemption, and family.…
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Sparks fly in high-energy thriller
A FORGOTTEN weapon from the past ignites a very modern kind of havoc in Fuze, a slick, high-stakes thriller that thrives on tension as much…
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Powerhouse performer reviving Tina Turner
FOR Fabio Cattafi, stepping onto the stage as the legendary Tina Turner is more than just a role, it’s a deep-seated passion and a lifetime…
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Enjoy music of Ella Fitzgerald
JAZZ powerhouse Nina Ferro says great music should feel effortless. But behind the swing and sparkle lies years of craft, discipline and heart. The acclaimed…
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Boost for childcare in border town
A MAJOR funding boost for childcare in Robinvale has been welcomed by Swan Hill Rural City Council, with the Murray Valley Aboriginal Co-operative set to…
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Council rejects industry rate relief plea
BALRANALD Council has rejected a push for industry-wide rate relief for dried vine fruit growers impacted by extreme weather, instead urging State and Federal Governments…
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Coalition fighting for relevance
THE Farrer by-election had shattered the myth of the “safe” rural seat, according to veteran political commentator Barrie Cassidy, who warned the Coalition was now…
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Farley hits ground running
ONE Nation’s newest MP wasted no time settling into federal politics, heading to Canberra last week to learn the ropes just days after his history-making…
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Local veteran earns Invictus call up
YEARS after leaving active service, Wayne Hale is once again preparing to represent the Green and Gold after being selected to compete in the Invictus…
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Dearest love story
THE recipe for a 70-year romance is so blindingly simple. Just ask Alan Dean. As he and wife Helen last Thursday celebrated their 70th wedding…
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Shade shame
PARENTS and staff at Nyah West Kindergarten say they are fed up after waiting almost a decade for a replacement shade sail at the centre,…
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Free legal support available
FREE legal support will be available across the Mallee this month as part of Victorian Law Week, with residents encouraged to seek help before small…
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Strong community spirit at Nyah
STRONG relationships, personalised learning and a close-knit community continue to define life at Nyah District Primary School, according to different staff who said the small…
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Divisive budget falls flat
THIS week was a turning point for Australians as the two governing forces in Canberra laid out very different visions for our nation. Labor chose…