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Peter Bannan

Emergency levy to fund bureaucrats, says Walsh

MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh says there is “no fairness or equity” with the expanded fire services levy, which now incorporates more emergency service agencies in Victoria.“It is not an emergency services tax, it is actually a tax to fund...

4 hours ago

politics

Farrer candidate to share her story

INDEPENDENT candidate for Farrer Michelle Milthorpe’s advocacy journey began when her daughters revealed they had been sexually abused by a trusted family friend. The traumatic experience set in motion years of uncertainty and heartache as her family...

4 hours ago

Police and Courts

Family violence drives crime spike

CRIME in the Swan Hill local government area has increased slightly compared to the previous year, with family violence the main culprit. According to Crime Statistics Agency, Swan Hill’s crime rate was up 1.4 per cent for the year ending December...

01 Apr 2025

News

Right waste into right bin

SWAN Hill residents have been urged to clean up their act after a recent bin audit uncovered significant contamination in recycling bins. Council director of infrastructure Leah Johnston said the audit identified several common mistakes, such as...

31 Mar 2025

News

Funding is step forward for victims of family violence

MALLEE Accommodation and Support Program has welcomed more support provided in this year’s Federal Budget for victims of gender-based violence. This week’s Budget announced $21.4 million over three years from 2025/26 to improve victim and...

31 Mar 2025

News

Tractor pull tradition set for strong return

ORGANISERS are pulling together final preparations for a Quambatook Easter tradition. The engines roar, the smoke rises and action heats up as the town hosts its 47th annual Australian Tractor Pull Championships on Easter Saturday (April 19)...

29 Mar 2025

politics

Federal Budget at a glance

ANOTHER two rounds of tax cuts, energy rebates, health and infrastructure spending are at the centre of this year’s Federal Budget.• Budget deficit of $27.6 billion this financial year. • Commonwealth gross debt to rise to $940 billion (33.7 per...

28 Mar 2025

politics

Taxpayers to get $10 a week cut

TAXPAYERS are being promised $10 a week of relief in a pre-election sweetener, as Jim Chalmers lays out the economic case for a second term of a Labor Government. In his fourth Federal Budget handed down on Tuesday night, weeks before Australians go...

28 Mar 2025

News

Preparations underway for new bridge

PRELIMINARY investigations including designs for a new Swan Hill bridge alignment and specialist studies have been completed. A Transport for NSW spokesperson said in partnership with Victoria’s Department of Transport and Planning, it was...

28 Mar 2025

News

Bravery award for crash rescue

A LOCAL who saved four people from a submerged vehicle in Swan Hill 10 years ago has finally been recognised for his bravery. Jordan Anderson was one of just 17 people to be honoured with Australian Bravery Decorations by the Governor-General...

28 Mar 2025

politics

MP to curb abusive comments

MEMBER for Northern Victoria Georgie Purcell says the “relentless waves” of abuse towards her on social media has “taken their toll”.The first-term Animal Justice Party MP announced on Tuesday that her comments section on Facebook would from now on...

28 Mar 2025

News

Black swan death claim as Purcell blasts duck hunting

A BLACK swan was killed on the opening day of the duck hunting season, according to Member for Northern Victoria Georgie Purcell.“Labor’s shameful duck slaughter commences today, and only hours into the season a black swan has already been killed...

28 Mar 2025