News
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Rates hike fear
SWAN Hill ratepayers could face a rates hike blow after the Victorian Government doubled the cap on council rate rises to 3.5 per cent. The…
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Council confirms 10-year major projects plan
A $326 million wishlist of major projects has been adopted by Swan Hill Rural City Council. The 10-year major projects plan includes continued development of…
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Fire ban imposed
A TOTAL fire ban was declared in the Mallee on Monday due to hot and dry conditions. It was the first for the season, with…
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Our year of endless rain
IT was the third wettest year on record, with more than 600mm falling across the Swan Hill region in 2022. The Bureau of Meteorology is…
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Watch animals for virus signs
LIVESTOCK owners are being urged to watch for signs of Japanese encephalitis in their animals. Routine surveillance around NSW is indicating that the virus remains…
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Fireworks to lightup Lake Boga
WHAT started as neighbours chatting over a beer has resulted in plans for an explosive display of colour over Lake Boga on New Year’s Eve.…
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Donation drive success
A SWAN Hill business has donated more than 70 gifts to A Good Kitchen in time for their Christmas dinner. A Good Kitchen provides free…
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More women on council naming list
THE names of ten more prominent community members have been added to Swan Hill Rural City Council’s list of pre-approved names for roads, parks and…
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Acting chief wins MDAS role
THE Mallee District Aboriginal Services has a new chief executive officer. Chair Vicki Clark announced the appointment of Darlene Thomas as the organisation’s new leader.…
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Playground safety plea
ALMOST 200 people have signed a petition calling on Swan Hill Rural City Council to install childproof gates at a park in Robinvale. Murray Valley…










