News
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Slashing growth in the Mallee
FIFTEEN new Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) firefighters were put through their paces in Swan Hill recently, undergoing a rigorous training course to learn the…
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Wild weather rips roof off at Lake Boga Water Ski Club
WILD weather struck the Swan Hill region on Wednesday afternoon, damaging power poles, trees and the roof of a local waterski club. The storm struck…
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Toying with new ideas as library reopens
AFTER being stuck at home with the same toys for months, children were finally able to try out and explore new buttons and puzzles. The…
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Planning commences for Tower Hill off-leash park
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has commenced planning for the design of a permanent fenced off-leash area in Barry Steggall Park, Swan Hill. Council’s director…
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Cyclist killed in Sea Lake collision
A CYCLIST has died after colliding with a vehicle in Sea Lake yesterday morning. Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives travelled to the scene on Sea…
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Intimate tradition in a year of pandemic
THE crowd was smaller, but the importance never more critical as locals paused for a minute to pay their respects on Remembrance Day. While numbers…
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Former Swan Hill council director appointed Balranald shire general manager
BALRANALD Shire Council has appointed a new general manager, with Oliver McNulty to assume the position from next month. Administrator Mike Colreavy announced the appointment…
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Anne Young urges residents to learn the role of council
ANN Young wants residents and ratepayers to observe and understand the role and functions of the Swan Hill council. The councillor-elect is back for a…
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Premier Daniel Andrews says zero cases are not same as vaccine
THERE has been a hive of tourists travelling to the region after the “ring of steel” was lifted last Monday morning. Regional Victoria is now…
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Newsman is walking for water
KOONDROOK local Lloyd Polkinghorne has set off on his mammoth 303km walk along the Murray River, raising awareness of problems associated with water policy. The…










