News
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Young people a beacon of hope
MALLEE Family Care has praised two young women with links to the organisation after they received Australia Day awards. Arlie Atkinson accepted the Swan Hill…
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Hostel takes a financial hit
INFLATED salaries due to the coronavirus pandemic has been blamed for Bidgee Haven Retirement Hostel’s financial loss of almost $37,000 in the first half of…
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Connecting farmers with dementia help
THE upcoming Swan Hill Farmers’ Market will help raise awareness of the impact of dementia on rural populations. Dementia Australia will have a stall at…
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Recognise and respect
STUDENTS in the Wimmera and Mallee are being encouraged to learn about local veteran service and Australian wartime history. Federal Member for Mallee Anne Webster…
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Around the Churches: 26/2/21
UNITING PRAISE him, you servants of the Lord. Ps 22 encourages us this week. We pray as you read this that restrictions will be further…
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Safety beefed up at highway works
SECTIONS of the Murray Valley highway between Lake Boga and Lake Charm continue to be reduced to one lane. Roadworks on the highway commenced mid…
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Man killed in tree crash
POLICE will prepare a report for the coroner after a man was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Moulamein on February 17. Emergency services were…
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Looking forward is essential
WHEN the predecessor editor, Gregor Mactaggart, urged me to take on the role two years ago, I was extremely hesitant. I knew there would be…
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News in Brief: 26/2/21
Funds for regional health services VICTORIAN health minister Martin Foley has opened the latest round of the $120 million Regional Health Infrastructure Fund (RHIF). Mr…
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Balranald batting above
BALRANALD is officially “batting above their weight” thanks to its local gift card program. In the recent Why Leave Town Promotions awards, Balranald won the…

