2017
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Living the dream
KOONDROOK local Kale Makeham is living his motocross dream as he competes in the pro-lites class of the 2013 Monster Energy Drink MX Nationals. In…
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It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it
WHEN the State Emergency Service pagers go off, a dedicated team of volunteers have eight minutes to respond. According to Swan Hill SES member Julie…
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New life for dated technology
DISPOSE of your old TV, computer, printer or scanner this weekend and you could save money and the environment. At Swan Hill Landfill from 9am…
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Embracing National Heart Week
SUNDAY marks the start of National Heart Week and this year the Heart Foundation’s campaign aims to educate people on the early warning signs of…
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Big night at speedway
IT WAS a big night out at Sonic Speedway on Saturday night for the Victorian Modified Production State Title. The Modified Production Class had three…
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Gala day growing
THE third annual NAB Auskick Gala Day promises to be bigger than Ben Hur. To be held on Mother’s Day this year, the day has…
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Strength in numbers
THINGS are looking pretty good on the junior netball front out at Lalbert. Numbers are strong, with the Mallee Eagles’ 17- and 15-and-under sides currently…
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Eagles get first win
MALLEE Eagles claimed its first win of the season in under 15s football against Balranald on Saturday. The win kick-started the side’s season after a…
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The bird call of nature
FROM tiger snakes to native finches, Jeff Stewart has always had passion for weird and wonderful animals. “When I was very little mum and dad…
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Tractor champ ploughs ahead
CASTLE Donnington resident Brian Ostergaard has had a passion for tractors for as long as he can remember. Having grown up on dairy and cropping…










