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Peter Bannan

New hub for grants help

SWAN Hill Council has partnered with Grant Guru to launch an online grant finder platform. The user-friendly tool makes it easier for local community groups, businesses, not-for-profit organisations and individuals to discover funding...

12 hours ago

News

If you see it, speak up

VICTORIA Police is urging bystanders to not ignore the signs of family violence and call out the unacceptable behaviours and attitudes that contribute to the crime. Police said every bystander had a powerful role to play in deterring...

24 Nov 2024

News

Promotion efforts ticked off

SWAN Hill Inc can continue its work of promoting the region as a place to visit, shop, live and work after its 2024-25 budget and marketing plan was recently endorsed by the council. The council can now pass on the payment of the special marketing...

24 Nov 2024

News

Shire goes orange to call-out gender-based violence

GANNAWARRA Council is partnering with local health and service providers as part of the annual global campaign to call-out gender-based violence, and encourage a future where everyone is safe, respected, and equal. Sixteen days of events are planned...

23 Nov 2024

News

Mallee homelessness keeps rising

A MALLEE housing organisation has revealed it is engaging dozens more people this year in its programs as the levels of homelessness and disadvantage continue to increase. Modelling commissioned by Homelessness Australia revealed a 60 per cent...

23 Nov 2024

News

Walsh rails at report

MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh says the V/Line annual report is “another litany of failing services and vital upgrades still being denied to regional Victoria”.Mr Walsh said there was no indication the Melbourne to Swan Hill service would...

23 Nov 2024

Health

Health workers on the pulse

SWAN Hill District Health has its finger on the pulse when it comes to finding unique ways to improve health access. SHDH was announced winner in the partnership in healthcare category for I-HEART – a virtual regional heart failure service in...

23 Nov 2024

News

Walking to take a stand

The GuardianSWAN Hill will be covered in orange on Monday as hundreds of people take part in the Walk Against Family Violence. The annual campaign, which begins the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, will start at 11am from the corner...

23 Nov 2024

News

Rental safety check move

RENTAL providers in Victoria will soon be required to undertake smoke alarm, gas and electrical safety checks for all residential properties. Consumer Affairs Minister Gabrielle Williams on Tuesday joined the Scarff family in Ballarat to...

23 Nov 2024

News

Total fire ban in the Mallee for Saturday

DANGEROUS fire conditions tomorrow has prompted authorities to declare a Total Fire Ban for the Mallee and Wimmera. Saturday’s conditions will be hot and dry statewide with extreme fire danger in the two districts. Maximum temperatures will reach 38...

22 Nov 2024

News

Escaping the terror of abuse

SWAN Hill domestic violence victim-survivor Jane* met her perpetrator when she was just a teenager – he was the “cool, charming, funny and caring guy”.“The everyone’s friend guy,” she said.“The one who would walk a girl home to keep...

22 Nov 2024

News

Hit-run driver urged to come forward

CHRISTINE Hildenhagen is reminded every day of the physical and mental toll of a hit-run. The Barham resident was hit by a ute as she legally crossed Campbell Street, Swan Hill, on October 16. The driver didn’t stop to render assistance. Witnesses at...

22 Nov 2024