News
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Allies for survival
WHILE many in the Swan Hill region celebrated January 26, a group of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people banded together to mark a day of mourning.…
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Ignorance is no excuse, says cop
SOME of the 40,000 fines handed out by Victoria Police for breaches of the Chief Health Officer’s (CHO) directions will be reviewed, a top cop…
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Mallee funds up for grabs
COMMUNITIES in the Mallee will share in $150,000 in Australian Government funding to improve local infrastructure and provide essential community equipment, with applications now open…
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Lucy’s love of volunteering
YOU don’t volunteer because you want to be a “big fella” or get a pat on the back. That’s the message from local hero Lucy…
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Far West police inspector recognised with honours
A NEW South Wales police superintendent who implemented the policing district which covers Balranald has received a prestigious police honour in this year’s Australia Day…
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Youth at the forefront for young citizen of the year
WORKING tirelessly advocating for youth, Mia Rovere has been selected as Swan Hill Rural City Council’s young citizen of the year. Ms Rovere is an…
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Major step in Mallee vaccine rollout
FRONTLINE healthcare workers and aged care residents in the Mallee will be among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in either late February or…
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Parklets have proven
A SWAN Hill eatery owner says the addition of outdoor dining pods in the town has “significantly” increased foot traffic and provided extra seating. Steve…
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Lapping up the win
FOR 24 hours, swimmers looked at the black line at the bottom of the swimming pool, raising money for local young people to have better…
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Webster’s push to make social media safer
ANNE Webster says the recent de-platforming of former US president Donald Trump was a “watershed moment” in the debate around free speech and censorship online.…







