Community
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Speak up on mobile, broadband failures, rural residents told
RURAL and regional families and businesses have been warned they could miss out on vital broadband and mobile reception improvements unless they alerted the Victorian…
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Local groups help reach world goals, says UN manager
A UNITED Nations representative is encouraging community organisations to take credit for their work in addressing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Providing emergency food packages…
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Victorian permit change gives hope to stranded traveller
AFTER being stuck in Moulamein for several weeks, Heathcote resident David Rourke could get the reprieve he needs to return home. As restrictions ease in…
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Relief in Victoria’s new regional rules
THERE is a collective sigh of relief across Swan Hill after stay-at-home restrictions were finally lifted last week. The five reasons to leave home were…
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Lake Boga, Kerang, Cohuna, and Echuca-Moama topped the national charts for (not)Parkrun challenge
FOUR parkrun groups in the region have topped the national charts with a friendly rivalry, lifting their communities through the latest round of lockdowns. The…
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Parkruns back in Lake Boga, Kerang and Cohuna
ORGANISERS are elated to have parkruns back in action on Saturday after the easing of social restrictions. While parkruns in Lake Boga, Kerang and Cohuna…
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Around the Churches September 10
GRAIN SHED THIS big question is being asked by us all – when are we coming out of this? Sounds familiar doesn’t it… Moses leading…
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Trains replaced due to planned works
COACHES will replace trains on the Swan Hill and Bendigo lines this Saturday and Sunday (September 4 and 5) due to planned works. The replacements…
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Citizen science – a real hoot.
EVERYDAY Australians have been helping scientists map native Australian owl species through the citizen science Hoot Detective project. Thousands have been listening to short owl…
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Murray River Council campaigns for green zone
AFTER the Murray region lost a billion dollars in tourism revenue and 10,000 jobs due to border closures and the Covid pandemic, the Murray River…










