News
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Raakajilm to rise from the ruins
THE bandy bandy snake, the pink cockatoo, and the largest Mallee bronze azure butterfly population in the world will need to find new homes due…
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Mass fish death
HUNDREDS of fish have died near Weir 32 at Menindee this week as temperatures soared to about 50 degrees Celsius along the river and water…
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Events and issues that made headlines in August 2025
Friday, 1 August • A 53-year-old man died following a light plane crash on a private property in Hatfield, north of Balranald. The incident unfolded…
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Further financial stress
TUESDAY brought another blow to homeowners with interest rates rising another quarter of a per cent, about $75 a month more if you’ve got a…
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Letters to the editor – have your say…
New school year AS a new school year approaches, I would like to wish our teachers, students, staff and families a great year ahead. Whether…
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Offenders targeted
MORE than 150 road offences were detected in the Swan Hill area over the Australia Day long weekend, according to Victoria Police. Operation Amity targeted…
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Nats leader secure after spill bid falls flat
DAVID Littleproud will remain the leader of the Nationals Party after a backbencher’s bid to unseat him failed to garner any support. Queensland MP Colin…
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Farmers, business leaders invited to round table
BALRANALD residents will have the chance to speak directly with decision‑makers from Sydney about the region’s drought and seasonal condition challenges at a collaborative round…
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Christmas on the Rhine
With many families breaking away from traditional Christmas celebrations and exploring ways to connect so the whole family can relax, the idea of taking a…
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Sport
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Holyoak a champion again
TEN years after becoming the Murray Valley Champion of Champions, Mick Holyoak is back on top after edging out a determined Garry Armstrong in a…
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Pioneers hit ground running
THE Bendigo Pioneers returned to Swan Hill over the weekend for the club’s second Super Sunday training session of their pre-season. More than 250 players…
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Bowls Notes
MURRAY DOWNS Due to the high temperatures last Saturday, games were played in the morning to try and beat the heat. Friday night saw the…
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Top four battle continues
RACECOURSE are on the verge of playing finals for the first time in the Northern Valley Premier League, but their job is not done yet…
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The 19th Hole
MURRAY DOWNS MEN’S Stableford (Front 9) – Thursday, January 22 The coring work on the fairways was completed last week, with the back nine closed…
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Heat catches cricket out
Scorching temperatures have forced the Swan Hill & District Cricket Association to make an early and unprecedented decision on this weekend’s round of matches, with…
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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Damages and theft to cars and property
Theft from motor vehicles POLICE have asked the community to assist with enquiries into two thefts which occurred in the Swan Hill CBD overnight on…
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Parking conundrum
THE boomgates are up at the underutilised Curlewis Street parking lot, as council takes steps to encourage visitors to the CBD to park in the…
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Golden night
AFTER a string of Golden Guitar awards nominations, a talented country music singer discovered at a Swan Hill library music event has finally hit the…
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Murray region research for river review
THE Murray Regional Strategy group will lead a well-researched submission from the Murray region for the 2026 Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review. The review will set…
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A better drive ahead
SWAN Hill Rural City Council is shifting into top gear in 2026, with roads again taking centre stage as multiple upgrades roll on or prepare…
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MDAS chief executive moves on
THE board of Mallee District Aboriginal Services announced on Thursday that chief executive officer Perlin Simon has moved on from the role. A spokesperson for…
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How have you fared through the heatwave?
The Guardian asked residents how they fared through record-breaking heat on Tuesday. *Garry Smyth from Pental Island: “All right, it’s summertime – you have to…
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Letters to the editor
Common-sense energy policy needed AS Victorians endure another severe heatwave, our energy grid is under strain and households and businesses are left wondering whether the…
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Plunge into horror-comedy chaos
Send Help MA15+ | 113 minutes A TAUT blend of survival drama and character study, Send Help is screening in Swan Hill this week, offering…
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Awaken the body
A BLEND of yoga, music and mantra will take centre stage at the Swan Hill Town Hall when Natalie from Swan Yoga Bliss joins Chakra…