2017
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Recognising the role of women in agriculture
Lake Boga stonefruit grower Joelene Williams believes women in agriculture are “undervalued”. “Women are seen more in the supporter role and not in a leading position,”…
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Local mill sustainable
A local timber mill assures it is sustainable after news rocked the forestry industry that more than 260 jobs were at risk at a mill in…
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Drag deal sealed
Ratepayers will foot the $500,000 bill to fix the Swan Hill drag strip to bring the city’s quarter mile drag strip to Australian racing standards. At…
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Truckies targeted
Truck drivers will be targeted by police as part of an annual heavy vehicle operation. Swan Hill highway patrol Senior Constable Neal Leach said Operation Austrans…
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Connectivity woes
Clare resident Claire Butler says remote New South Wales deserved equitable access to mobile data as metropolitan counterparts for “safety, educational and agribusiness”. “We live in…
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Truck drivers benefit from council decision
Farmers and transport companies will have B-double truck access to about 2000 extra kilometres of rural roads across the Swan Hill municipality. Mayor Les McPhee said…
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Charity dumping causes concern
A Swan Hill woman has voiced her concerns about the amount of rubbish which has been dumped at charity donation bins in recent days. Deanne…
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OUR REGION: Margaret Stewart, an active member of the community
After living in the region her whole life, nonagenarian Margaret Stewart (nee Tagliabue) is what you would call a true “Mallee Girl”. Born in Ultima in…
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Bike hire project launched
Balranald residents and visitors are encouraged to strap on a helmet and try out the Balranald Discovery Centre’s new free bike hire service. Balranald Inc donated…
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Ouyen’s claim to fame
It’s official – Ouyen is home to the world’s biggest Mallee root. The confirmation came on Friday when Guinness World Record officials visited the town…
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