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2017

  • Rate debate

    Rate debate

    A percentage of ratepayers across the region have failed to pay their rates for this financial year leaving smaller councils exposed financially. Balranald Shire Council, Murray…

  • Fruit fly fight continues

    Fruit fly fight continues

    Over the last few weeks, Swan Hill residents have received fruit fly traps as part of the new roll-out. Project officer for the Greater Sunraysia…

  • Moore misses out on Victorian side

    Moore misses out on Victorian side

    DESPITE being just 13 years of age, Nyawi Moore was picked to represent Basketball Victoria Country at a combine in Melbourne to find the best…

  • Night Series Football action a hit

    Night Series Football action a hit

    THE first night of the 2017 Night Series was a raging success with a large crowd in attendance to watch four local football clashes. The…

  • Hospice win

    Hospice win

    The Swan Hill and district community is celebrating this week after their calls for a hospice facility within Swan Hill were answered.  Late last week…

  • Community rallies behind cause

    Community rallies behind cause

    From cake stalls and movie nights to auctions and quilt shows — the Swan Hill community embraced the opportunity to host an event and help…

  • Collector prepares to bid farewell to antique fire truck

    Collector prepares to bid farewell to antique fire truck

    LILY HOFFMANN Have you seen the bright red fire truck parked on Speewa-Punt Road?  Well, it’s not just for show.  Local resident, Alison Gibson, has…

  • Striving to make a difference

    Striving to make a difference

    Loretta Belton and Gaynor Hayward were drawn together as a result of unfortunate circumstances. While the two were associated through their connections with the Tooleybuc football…

  • In loving memory of Karl

    In loving memory of Karl

    BEFORE passing away, Karl Jacka was organising a trip for his football club, Rutherglen, to head to New South Wales and train at his old…

  • Stellar results for local trainers

    The Balranald Racecourse has been a happy hunting ground for Swan Hill trainer Con Kelly over the years. This year, Ragged Keys provided Kelly with…

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