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2017

  • Project creates a harmonious bond

    Project creates a harmonious bond

    The young and the young at heart have joined together for a special Harmony Day project. Last Wednesday, primary students from Swan Hill’s Son Centre…

  • Home owner grant doubled

    Home owner grant doubled

    First home buyers in regional Victoria will soon see the benefits of a recent decision by the State Government to increase the Home Owner Grant. …

  • Discarded line hurting wildlife

    Discarded line hurting wildlife

    It’s a sad but true fact that fishing lines catch far more than just fish. As an angler, it shames me at times to arrive…

  • Placing brings in $340 for charity

    Placing brings in $340 for charity

    CYSTIC fibrosis research is already reaping the reward from Forsixtyfiveroses after the three-year-old filly placed second in Swan Hill on Friday. Jockey Harry Coffey rode…

  • Cruisin’ back in time.

    Cruisin’ back in time.

    THE Swan Hill Mallee Cruisers Car Club enjoyed a road trip back in time last weekend when they headed to the recently opened Holden Museum…

  • Speewa steps back in time.

    Speewa steps back in time.

    SPEEWA Heritage Club are holding their second annual Rare Skills Day this Sunday with some near obsolete talents on display. The day to celebrate skills…

  • Fishing classic lures big crowd

    Fishing classic lures big crowd

    SWAN Hill’s Lions and Rotary clubs are joining together this weekend to host their annual Fishing Classic contest at Pental Island. The major prize winner…

  • Sale boosts council coffers

    Sale boosts council coffers

    The Balranald Shire Council has received a huge boost to its assets, following the sale of a council-owned petrol station. The council-owned Caltex Roadhouse, located on…

  • Store reunion in the pipeline

    Store reunion in the pipeline

    It has been 21 years since Roberts and Martin Self Service Wholesalers (SSW) closed its doors in Swan Hill forever. The Beveridge Street supermarket was open…

  • Beautifying communities

    Beautifying communities

    Every year Wood Wood resident Annette Blachford heads out on Clean Up Australia Day in a bid to beautify her local community. For at least eight…

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