Home » News » Balranald Shire feels phone pain

Balranald Shire feels phone pain

MOBILE coverage — or the lack thereof — has been a constant problem for some residents in the Balranald Shire Council area.A luxury many take for granted, some parts of the shire still remain without signal.The Federal government committed $100 million as a pre-election promise to improve mobile phone coverage in outer metropolitan, regional and […]

Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content.

Digital Editions


  • Public reminded to lock vehicles

    Public reminded to lock vehicles

    POLICE have reminded the community to secure and lock up vehicles and homes after an increased number of thefts reported in the last week. SWAN…

More News

  • Perfecting the chocolate recipe

    Perfecting the chocolate recipe

    A NEW chocolate store has arrived in Swan Hill just in time for Easter, offering handcrafted treats and artisanal creations that are set to delight locals and visitors alike. Esteemed…

  • Fuel squeeze hits council works

    Fuel squeeze hits council works

    RISING fuel costs are tightening the screws on Swan Hill Rural City Council operations, with infrastructure projects feeling the strain. Council’s director of infrastructure, Leah Johnston, said the organisation was…

  • RSL continues family legacy

    RSL continues family legacy

    IN a career spanning 28 seasons of senior cricket, the Swan Hill RSL Cricket Club marked a historic occasion by inducting Ryan Hinton into its highly-respected life membership ranks. Hinton…

  • Decades without local Easter road fatality

    Decades without local Easter road fatality

    ANNUAL road safety signs have reappeared across the community this week, as hopes rise for another Easter weekend without a road fatality. LJ Hooker Swan Hill licensee John Monahan has…

  • Kerang Cup heats up

    Kerang Cup heats up

    EASTER weekend in Kerang means one thing for the racing community: the Kerang Cup is right around the corner. Anticipation is building at the track, especially with Star Buyer -…

  • Easter regatta on Lake Boga

    Easter regatta on Lake Boga

    LAKE Boga is gearing up to host a significant sailing event this weekend as the Lake Boga Yacht Club presents its annual Easter regatta. The highly anticipated competition is expected…

  • Ollie’s brave battle

    Ollie’s brave battle

    He should be chasing his big brother through the house, learning new words and filling the air with laughter. Instead, little Ollie Stap is lighting up hospital wards. More than…

  • Connection grows at gallery

    Connection grows at gallery

    FOUR months since its grand reopening, the Art Gallery of Swan Hill is continuing to see a steady stream of visitors walk through its newly refurbished doors. Reflecting on the…

  • Tennis tournament hits 59 years

    Tennis tournament hits 59 years

    THE Robinvale Lawn Tennis Club is preparing to host its iconic Easter tournament tomorrow and Sunday. Held on the club's 21 signature grass courts along the Murray River, the event…

  • Hall of Fame

    Hall of Fame

    A FAMILIAR name on local scorecards became a part of history, when long-serving cricket stalwart Alan Hatcher was inducted into the Swan Hill and District Cricket Association Hall of Fame.…