News
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Tourists start to flood back
BALRANALD Shire Council has seen a “marked” increase of travellers on the road, with the recreational vehicle stop “constantly” full. Tourism, communications and events co-ordinator…
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Young enjoy YMCA Victoria’s All Aboard Skating Session
CHILDREN of all ages spent the last Friday of the school holidays “carving the concrete” at Swan Hill’s riverside skate park. Part of YMCA Victoria’s…
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Ag land prices keep rising
THREE years of good financial performance for Australia’s farm sector is poised to fuel double-digit percentage growth in land prices for the year ahead, according…
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Rain and wind give way to sun
SWAN Hill’s weather last week offered everything autumn is capable of but the week ahead promises no rain and some welcome sunshine. Saturday bought varied…
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Flood information delay claims
BALRANALD Shire administrator Mike Colreavy has criticised an executive for failing to provide crucial flood information when repeatedly asked. Mr Colreavy said “no satisfactory explanation”…
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Sub-division increasing affordable supply
PROFESSIONALS are snapping up newly created affordable housing in Robinvale. Four houses on Ronald Street have been on the market for eight weeks, after Swan…
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Flood inquiry stays upstream
A PARLIAMENTARY committee will visit four regional towns ravaged by last year’s floods as it probes the natural disaster. The Flood Inquiry Committee will hold…
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Swan Hill ready to walk in lights
RIVERSIDE Park will be soon be a sea of bright colours and flashy lights as a spectacular light display goes live for the first time.…
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Powerline safety reminder
PEOPLE have been urged to take better care around powerlines after a 21 per cent increase in incidents last year. Energy Safe Victoria’s Look Up…
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Super effort breaks drought
IT was a big day on the home track, but Swan Hill trainers were just a few combined lengths away from making it an unparalleled…









