2017
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First raffle win a big one for Heather
HEATHER Hicks is a big believer in buying local. And last Friday it paid off, as Ms Hicks’ entry was drawn as the first Swan…
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Band Wars over for Yung Gunz
SWAN Hill band Yung Gunz has won a mentorship after performing in the grand-final of the nationally televised music competition Band Wars. The five-member rock…
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Used needles found around town
ABANDONED needles are causing concern among the Swan Hill community once again after several discoveries in parks and on footpaths. Several users of a local…
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One little nut, one record profit
ON THE same day it posted a record $56.8 million profit for the year, a Robinvale almond producer has revealed plans to invest $10 million…
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Tessa’s time to shine
IT’S Tessa Lavey’s time to shine. Lavey is excited about her upcoming season with WNBL side Perth Lynx as she strives to cement a spot…
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Religious studies changes ‘disappointing’
MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has labelled a move to scrap religious education from Victorian public schools as “disappointing”. On Friday, the Andrews Government…
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25 years’ SES service
RAY Penny is a humble man. Recently recognised for his 25 years of volunteering service to the Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) with a Long…
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Fruit fly trapping program attracts national attention
THE unprecedented Greater Sunraysia Pest Free Area (GSPFA) fruit fry trap roll-out has attracted national attention as it continues to grow, with Robinvale set for…
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Man, 84, campaigning for dwindling Mallee towns
JOHN Wray McCann wants to help stricken farming communities get back on their feet. At 84, the Sunbury resident — who arrived in Australia from…
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The artistic astronomer
AS the owner and operator of Lake Boga’s very own observatory, John Fowler is well-known around town as the star man. But, his other title…
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