News
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Santa’s helpers are hiding in Swan Hill
SANTA’S helpers are back in town, with the Swan Hill community and visitors invited to join The Great Swan Hill Elf Hunt this month. A…
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A tree that carries hope
A BLUE tree stands bright in the Murray landscape, a colour not found in nature yet born from the deepest place in the heart. It…
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Health boss returns home
WHILE new to the position of Swan Hill District Health chief executive, Sandy Chamberlin feels as though she has come home, returning to the region…
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Juniors ready to serve the best
THE Swan Hill Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club is preparing to welcome 125 of the nation’s best young players next week when it hosts the…
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Santa is coming to town
SANTA Claus will make an early visit to Swan Hill, bringing festive cheer and gifts for lucky children at Riverside Park next Friday evening. Families…
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Dancing on the river
WOMEN of the upper Murray River have begun rehearsals to dance on the Coorong as part of the Adelaide Fringe once again. The Dupang Festival,…
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Entries close tomorrow
TIME is running out to deck the front yard and shop window with festive lights and decorations, with entries in The Guardian’s 2025 Christmas lights…
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Council supports ESVF freeze
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has welcomed the Victorian Government’s decision to extend the freeze on the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund for farmers for…
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Regions face housing crisis
A NEW Victorian parliamentary report has found housing demand far outstrips supply across rural and regional communities – and warned the shortage risks deepening housing…
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Sport
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SEVEN HEAVEN OPPORTUNITY FOR BLUES
SWAN Hill RSL has the chance of making it seven straight wins in the competition this weekend. However, they will have to face the team…
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Rams upset ladder leaders
MURRAY Downs have finally got over Cohuna Golf on Saturday, in a convincing 15-shot win that jumps the Rams up to first place. The first…
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McKerrow ton seals Bulldogs win
St Mary’s-Tyntynder v Woorinen St Mary’s-Tyntynder have returned to the SHDCA top four after a batting masterclass from Austin McKerrow and Corey Daniels, with McKerrow…
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Blues cruise past Roodogs
RSL will play off in their first Kookaburra Cup grand final since 2020-21 after defeating Ultima-TUF by 45 runs at Gurnett Oval on Saturday. The…
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Back in yellow and black
The Woorinen netball community is celebrating the return of one of the Central Murray’s most respected figures, with the club announcing the appointment of Jac…
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The 19th Hole
MURRAY DOWNS MEN’S Par – Thursday, November 27 SEVENTY golfers turned up to play on Thursday last week and only 11 of them played well…
Entertainment
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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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New horror flick a skin-crawling slow burn
Annabelle Fleming IF you enjoy slow paced movies with dark humour and a side of gore, then you will love Zach Creager’s mystery horror film…
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Lifting lid on locker-room
ENCOURAGING young people, and especially young men, to read can be troubled affair. However, a recent survey reveals that when young males do read, they…
More News
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Suicide rates high in region
THE latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics highlights the urgent need for communities and services to respond to the complex factors that contribute…
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Swim banked in tradition
WHAT began as a family challenge between a father and daughter has grown into one of Victoria’s largest inland open‑water swims. The Lake Boga Bank…
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Marine investigation into accident
Gannawarra Boating incident: A BOATING accident on Gunbower Creek Friday evening has left two people with significant injuries, with the male driver of the boat…
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Supporting dementia care
BALRANALD recently had the privilege of hosting the Dementia Respite Education and Mentoring (DREAM) Project team for a comprehensive three-day program. The visit featured an…
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Getting Aussies hooked up
TOOLEYBUC couple Josh and Emma Gentle officially launched their new outdoor social app on Saturday night. The new app, Hooked Up, aims to connect people…
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Action on underquoting
VICTORIANS are fed up with spending their Saturdays at auctions chasing homes that jump tens of thousands of dollars above the advertised price, according to…