2017
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Early start: Fire danger period’s early begin
THE Mallee fire danger period will commence two weeks early this year with the region facing an “above average season”. Restrictions come in force at…
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Guy in town: Opposition Leader to visit Swan Hill hospital
VICTORIAN Opposition Leader Matthew Guy will visit Swan Hill today as lobbying for a new hospital ramps up ahead of November’s state election. Mr Guy…
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On with the show: Swan Hill’s show remains a tradition
WHILE Swan Hill will enjoy boasting its agriculture today and tomorrow, there was a reminder some towns in the region will never open their show…
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Support your show
IF there is one event you should go to this weekend, it’s the Swan Hill Show. With many towns in the Mallee shutting the gates…
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Need for speed: Fast rail in regional Victoria
SWAN Hill to Melbourne in just under three hours. That’s the promise offered up by state Coalition leader Matthew Guy this week, with the announcement…
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Message received: Steady performance
DESPITE rating in-line with other councils across the state in overall performance, Swan Hill Rural City Council said the results of its community satisfaction survey…
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Healthy pulse: Performance targets met
A BUDGET deficit, attacks on employees, ageing infrastructure and staff shortages continue to cripple Swan Hill District Health (SHDH), according to its annual report. But,…
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Rosy wine win: Piangil winery’s Cairns honour
THE Swan Hill region’s wine industry was on show at an awards ceremony in Cairns recently, with a Piangil winery scooping the pool with their…
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State of cities: Population commission pledge
A PLEDGE from the state Coalition to establish a population commission is a step towards revitalising regional areas, such as Swan Hill, says Member for…
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Village green light: Council approves solar farm workers’ accommodation
BALRANALD’S population is expected to swell, with council giving the green light for an accommodation village to house workers at the Sunraysia solar farm development. …










