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Meagan McGregor

City marks 60th anniversary

SWAN Hill has proudly marked the 60th anniversary of its elevation to city status, a milestone that continues to hold deep significance for the community. After just 25 years as a borough, Swan Hill was proclaimed a city by then-Governor of Victori...

19 Apr 2025

Community

Sports is the cement that binds community

SPORT is more than just a pastime in Nyah and Nyah West, it’s a way of life that binds the community. And football has been a central part of that since 1894. The first club was formed in 1948 and the Nyah West ground settled at its current...

12 Apr 2025

Business

Italian Social Club celebrates new look

THE Italian Social Club will throw open its doors on Sunday to celebrate the completion of renovation works that have given the venue a major facelift. Italian Social Club president Nikki Capone said the renovations were a result of a $388,100 State...

12 Apr 2025

politics

Coalition promise to benefit Robinvale sporting clubs

SHADOW Assistant Minister for Regional Health, Dr Anne Webster, has made a commitment to support Robinvale’s sporting community if the Coalition forms government at the Federal election on May 3. Sporting clubs that call Robinvale’s foreshore...

12 Apr 2025

Property News

BIG4 tackles worker housing shortage

BIG4 Swan Hill is addressing the region’s worker accommodation shortage with purpose-built housing. Swan Hill’s vacancy rate currently stands at approximately 0.26 per cent, which is substantially lower than the regional Victoria average. BIG4...

11 Apr 2025

Farming and Environment

Increased smoke as planned burning takes place

WITH calm autumn conditions across the region, communities can expect to see smoke in the air as a mix of planned burns, private burns under CFA’s permit system and agricultural burns take place over the coming weeks. While current conditions are...

07 Apr 2025

Business

New chapter for Java Spice

AFTER 20 years of serving the community, establishing owners Pete and Trish Morrison are hanging up their aprons. The pair’s iconic Java Spice restaurant in Swan Hill has been sold to new owners, Upinder Kalra and Munish Virdi. Known for its unique...

06 Apr 2025

News

Market makes return

THE Swan Hill Market returns this Sunday, and 11 new stallholders will be on hand to showcase their wares. Market coordinator Karen Mott said the market committee were always looking to introduce new vendors to the market’s regular lineup. “We’re...

06 Apr 2025

Farming and Environment

Producers, pollies weigh in on saleyards

SWAN Hill Rural City Council’s decision to review the future of the town’s saleyards has drawn interest from the industry, producers and politicians. Swan Hill Livestock Exchange has been running since 1938, but its owner/operator SHRCC claims...

06 Apr 2025

Community

Vintage rally gears up in Woorinen

THE Mallee Steam Oil and Machinery Club is preparing for its Annual Vintage Rally and Tractor Pull. The event will take place at the Woorinen South Township Recreation Reserve on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6. It will feature a wide range of...

04 Apr 2025

Football

Call to help guide the game

THE umpires who keep the beating heart of country football alive are a tightknit group supporting each other and eager to welcome new people into their fold. Central Rivers umpires manager Brent Howden is entering his 21st season as a central umpire...

04 Apr 2025

Community

Lake Boga debs masquerade into society

Lake Boga Football and Netball Club held their annual debutante ball on Saturday. The theme was Masquerade and eight debutantes and their partners were presented to club dignitaries, family and friends

04 Apr 2025