News
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Plant waste left to burn
SWAN Hill Fire Brigade says fires that started in piles of plant debris on the decommissioned No.9 channel on Monday evening are a mystery. Numerous…
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Legacy gearing up for critical week
LEGACY supports war widows and now the organisation needs a hand to continue its life-changing work. Swan Hill Legacy Group is preparing for its biggest…
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Funds for train maintenance
REGIONAL trains will be back on track sooner and services will be more reliable thanks to upgrades to a maintenance facility, according to the Victorian…
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Battle for Balranald heats up
RESIDENTS of Balranald are expected to vote for councillors for Balranald Shire Council on Saturday, September 14. This election will elect eight council members to…
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Ensure property number visible for emergency services
PEOPLE are being urged to make sure their property numbers are visible from the street to help paramedics find their place quickly in an emergency.…
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Tradition was long time coming
THE inspiration to create a Father’s Day celebration actually grew from Mother’s Day. While the concept of a day to celebrate mothers was quickly embraced…
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Council nominations open soon
CANDIDATES in the upcoming local council elections are urged to use the Victorian Electoral Commission’s refreshed help guide to get their applications ready for submission.…
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Storm surge
DOZENS of Swan Hill residents had their power restored on Monday after Sunday’s strong winds and thunderstorm activity. Uprooted trees and fallen branches brought down…
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Axe falls on illegal firewood trade
POLICE across the Gannawarra and Swan Hill regions are cracking down on the theft of firewood from local forests as part of Taskforce Ironbark. Victoria…
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Firefighter climbs for a cause
STAFF at Swan Hill District Health have been asking local firefighter George Smith why he is walking up and down the hospital stairs. “They stop…










