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Samantha James

Police warn of new scam

POLICE warned the community to stay vigilant as scammers find new and inventive methods. A new scam reported in the community, dubbed “Hey mum”, texts people with the persona of a child asking for money to get home, with the excuse that their...

22 Feb 2025

Police and Courts

Police beat

Crime from around the region. Swan Hill: Theft from motor vehicle, Vehicle theft. Gannawarra: Deception. Buloke: Burglary. AN offender gained entry to a vehicle parked in Pritchard Street and stole a laptop and Garmin just after 2am on Saturday, February 15.

21 Feb 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Pyramid Hill art show a success

THE Pyramid Hill Art Show attracted visitors from around the state over the weekend after a successful launch on Friday evening. Art show committee member Anne Grogan said the opening was attended by about 200 people eager to see the awards...

20 Feb 2025

Police and Courts

Fire deemed not suspicious

A FIRE that destroyed a home on Cadel Street Swan Hill soon after midnight on Monday February 17 has been deemed not suspicious. Swan Hill Police Acting Inspector Brian Hansen said no one was injured and the occupant was assisting investigators with...

18 Feb 2025

Community

Intoxication reform education session

THE SWAN Hill Aboriginal community has been invited to a lunch and public intoxication legal education session at the Salvation Army Community Hall at 12:30pm on Thursday, February 20. Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) senior engagement...

18 Feb 2025

Community

Centenaries amp up Nyah District reunion

NYAH District is celebrating a series of centenaries over the Anzac Day weekend with three days of community events. As the fire brigade, Memorial Hall and Grand Hotel turn 100, the Nyah District Heritage Committee is putting together a reunion...

16 Feb 2025

Community

Get active for MRI

NEW TOTAL: $1.76M Fundraiser bowls tournament SWAN Hill Bowls Club is inviting the community to support the Mallee MRI Appeal at their special fundraising tournament on Sunday, March 23. Organiser Lynda King said entries were already coming in to make...

15 Feb 2025

Police and Courts

Police beat

Crime from around the region. Swan Hill - Attempted Burglary Bicycle theft, Theft from motor vehicle. ABOUT 9.30pm on Wednesday February 5, the occupant of a home in Rutherford Street Swan Hill was woken to a sound outside her home.

15 Feb 2025

Community

Become a Mallee Accommodation and Support Program mentor

MALLEE Accommodation and Support Program is looking for volunteers to expand their Youth Mentoring Program to Swan Hill. The program for Mallee youth pairs participants with adult mentors in their community for six months, concluding with a trek of...

14 Feb 2025

Health

Moulamein gets together for men’s health

THE Moulamein community is coming together to provide healthcare resources for men and have a social evening for at the Moulamein Bowling Club from 5pm tomorrow night. Speakers will start at 7:30pm with AFL personalities Brian ‘BT’...

14 Feb 2025

Police and Courts

Motorcyclist fatality in night

A MALE motorcyclist was found deceased by passersby about 7.20am on Warracknabeal-Birchip Road in Warmur on Monday morning. Swan Hill Police Acting Inspector Brian Hansen said the 59-year-old Berriwillock resident collided with a tree, but...

14 Feb 2025

News

New defibrillator for town

A DEFIBRILLATOR has been installed on Monash Avenue in Nyah West, near the IGA, by the Nyah District Action Group. Committee member Harry Schlegel said while there are other defibrillators around Nyah District, the group has wanted one the community...

12 Feb 2025