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Privacy protection in an AI world
Privacy Awareness Week is a national initiative that brings organisations across Australia together to highlight the importance of protecting personal information and building trust through…
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Station 212’s call for action
THE dedicated team of Fire and Rescue New South Wales Station 212 is asking members of the Balranald community to join the ranks as on-call…
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Free public transport extended
COMMUTERS will ride public transport for free for another month before fares are slashed in half for the rest of the year, as the State…
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Coalition vows migration crackdown
AUSTRALIA’S migration intake has become a political flashpoint, with Member for Mallee Anne Webster demanding sharp cuts while Immigration Minister Tony Burke accuses the Opposition…
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Farmers sound alarm as basin plan blasted at packed forum
Pullout quote: “This reform is not just an industry issue, it’s a food security issue, a regional development issue and a national economic issue,” -…
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Members drive better outcomes
A BROADACRE farmer from the Wimmera is set to take the reins of the state’s peak farming body, promising a fierce fight for rural communities…
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Gallery is centre stage
SWAN Hill’s art scene is drawing national attention, with its newly reimagined gallery making a bold impression on the state stage. The Art Gallery of…
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United walk in support
A SEA of support and quiet strength filled Swan Hill on Sunday as families, friends and those living with Parkinson’s came together for a cause…
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Citizens welcomed
AUSTRALIA’S newest citizens were welcomed at ceremonies in Robinvale and Swan Hill, marking the end of long journeys to call the country home. Opened with…
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Sport
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Kangas claim first win
COHUNA responded to their heartbreaking Round 1 defeat in the strongest possible fashion on Saturday, with a commanding 11-goal win over Kerang. The 46-35 result…
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Swans swoop Rams
The Swan Hill women’s soccer team have begun their 2026 campaign in style with a hard-fought one-goal win over Golden City SC at Ken Harrison…
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Roos look to bounce back against Pies
BALRANALD will be eager to respond after a disappointing round 1 defeat when they host Lake Boga in front of a parochial home crowd at…
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Golf Notes
MURRAY DOWNS MEN’S 2026 Golfer of the Year THIS is an early update on the 2026 Golfer of the Year standings. As a reminder, the…
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Central Murray Round 2 Netball Previews
Tyntynder v Ultima BOTH Tyntynder and Ultima will be chasing their first wins of the 2026 season when the two clubs meet at the Alan…
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Trio developing into champions
FOR Swan Hill’s Charli Conway, Meg Young and Sadie Spitty, the past two weeks hasn’t been spent like many of our region’s holidaying school students.…
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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Mayor challenges Farrer candidates
BALRANALD Shire Mayor Louie Zaffina has challenged candidates contesting the Farrer federal by‑election to clearly state where they stand on a set of critical issues…
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Toy Library boosted by Freemasons
THE Swan Hill Community Toy Library has received a generous $2000 cheque from the Freemason’s Lodge, giving the service a welcome boost as it continues…
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Persistence pays off
AFTER nearly a decade of trying, stopping and starting, Kellie Knight has finally crossed the finish line and taken top honours for study in Individual…
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Return and earn success
Returning eligible drink containers is a simple yet effective way to support both the environment and the community. Millions of containers that might otherwise end…
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Push to extend basin deadline
A FORMER independent member of the Victorian Parliament is calling on the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) to extend the submission deadline for the Basin Plan…
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Asian trade mission to visit
ASIAN buyers will descend on the region next month in a major push to connect local growers with booming export markets. More than 30 fresh…
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Simply the best
AUDIENCES are preparing to be transported back in time as the critically acclaimed drag tribute show A Night with Tina arrives in Swan Hill next…
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Fuel crisis
AUSTRALIANS are still shaking their heads in dismay after expecting a statesman’s address from the Prime Minister during the fuel crisis, but instead Australians got…
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Growers share harvest
HOME gardeners can share their surplus fresh produce, meet fellow growers and take home something new at the monthly Fresh Food Swap, at the Swan…
