News
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Twilight event comes to life
CHAPMAN Street precinct is set to come alive tonight as Swan Hill North Traders hosts its inaugural Twilight Event. The event promises to revitalise the…
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Housing subdivision approved
A SIX-lot subdivision in Swan Hill has been given the green light, paving the way for more low-density housing on a large corner site. Swan…
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Early voting opens for Farrer
EARLY voting for the Farrer by-election is open. Twelve candidates have been confirmed for the by-election including Liberal contender Raissa Butkowski, Independent Michelle Milthorpe, People…
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Three-car collision shocks workers
A DRIVER was taken to hospital with a shoulder injury, and three vehicles were damaged in a collision on Curlewis Street, Swan Hill, early Tuesday…
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News from around Moulamein
Great turnout for Anzac Day I HEARD there was around 130 people at our dawn service I must make it there one day. I’m only…
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Labour of love
THE last time Michael Slocum was in Swan Hill 50 years ago, he was performing in a band on the back of a truck on…
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Farrer race tightens
A POLITICAL shock result is looming in the bush, with veteran commentator Barrie Cassidy declaring the Farrer by-election could reshape Australian politics. The sprawling southwest…
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Council warns of cash crisis
MURRAY River Council has sounded the alarm on a looming financial cliff, warning it could run out of cash within two years unless the Federal…
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Clubs to tackle violence
CENTRAL Murray clubs will join the Pat Cronin Foundation Round for the first time this weekend, joining 78,000 footballers and netballers in a growing anti-violence…
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Danger game for Eagles
The Mallee Eagles will make five changes ahead of tomorrow’s all-important clash with Tooleybuc-Manangatang. Clinton Cummins and Harry McGregor will return for their first games…
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Future Starrs
There were plenty of smiles to go with the success for Murray Downs junior golfers Noah Starrs and Harper Wilson last weekend, with the pair…
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Coffey’s border raid
EIGHT years can feel like a lifetime in racing, but for jockey Harry Coffey, Saturday’s Group 3 Breeders’ Stakes win aboard Verzain in Adelaide brought…
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Adams’ champion effort
DANNIELLE Adams walked off the green at the Bendigo East Bowling Club last week with plenty to be proud of, with the Tooleybuc bowler ending…
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Swans continue strong start
The Swan Hill men’s soccer team have continued their strong early season form, with a dominant 7-4 win over the Deniliquin Wanderers on the road…
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Swans out to bounce back
SWAN Hill’s men’s soccer team will be eager to turn promise into points tomorrow when they hit the road to face Deniliquin, with the Swans…
Entertainment
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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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Unmissable adventure into a new galaxy
FROM the floating observation facility known as the Gateway Galaxy to Princess Rosalina’s Luma-filled Comet Observatory, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie sets out to capture…
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Motown revival
AUDIENCES are preparing to relive the music that defined a generation as The Big Chillout, a joyous Motown experience arrives in Swan Hill on 17…
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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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Business in the spotlight
SWAN Hill’s business community is gearing up for a month of ideas, innovation and connection. Swan Hill Rural City Council has joined forces with Swan…
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Mallee roads neglected
I AM pleased that the Swan Hill bridge passed another milestone on the long and winding road to replacement, thanks to the enabling $60 million…
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Decoding adult ADHD with May Health
MORE adults are being diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than ever before, and May Health, along with the Mildura Rural City Council, is holding…
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Respect road conditions
DRIVERS are being warned to check road conditions before travelling, with Balranald Shire Council urging motorists to respect closures or risk long delays and costly…
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Glass only bin scheme half full
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has joined a growing revolt against Victoria’s proposed fourth bin, warning households will be hit with higher costs for little…
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Push for funding
MEMBER for Mildura Jade Benham has called on the State Government to secure better support for regional Neighbourhood Houses. Neighbourhood Houses are run throughout the…
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Community pauses to remember
SWAN Hill turned out to commemorate the fallen and returned servicemen of the First and Second World War, and those in conflicts since. After a…
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Sea Lake pays tribute on Anzac Day
ALTHOUGH Leah Hobbs didn’t deploy during her army years, the experience left a lasting mark. The discipline, confidence and resilience she gained have stayed with…
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Marking a decade of dawn services
WOORINEN held their 10th consecutive Dawn Service at the gates of the Woorinen Memorial on Anzac Day, paying tribute to the brave men and women…
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Record year for rodeo
THE sixth annual Homebush Rodeo made a triumphant return to the Balranald Shire at the weekend, drawing a massive crowd and showcasing some of the…