News
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Raakajilm to rise from the ruins
THE bandy bandy snake, the pink cockatoo, and the largest Mallee bronze azure butterfly population in the world will need to find new homes due…
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Mass fish death
HUNDREDS of fish have died near Weir 32 at Menindee this week as temperatures soared to about 50 degrees Celsius along the river and water…
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Events and issues that made headlines in August 2025
Friday, 1 August • A 53-year-old man died following a light plane crash on a private property in Hatfield, north of Balranald. The incident unfolded…
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Further financial stress
TUESDAY brought another blow to homeowners with interest rates rising another quarter of a per cent, about $75 a month more if you’ve got a…
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Letters to the editor – have your say…
New school year AS a new school year approaches, I would like to wish our teachers, students, staff and families a great year ahead. Whether…
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Offenders targeted
MORE than 150 road offences were detected in the Swan Hill area over the Australia Day long weekend, according to Victoria Police. Operation Amity targeted…
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Nats leader secure after spill bid falls flat
DAVID Littleproud will remain the leader of the Nationals Party after a backbencher’s bid to unseat him failed to garner any support. Queensland MP Colin…
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Farmers, business leaders invited to round table
BALRANALD residents will have the chance to speak directly with decision‑makers from Sydney about the region’s drought and seasonal condition challenges at a collaborative round…
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Christmas on the Rhine
With many families breaking away from traditional Christmas celebrations and exploring ways to connect so the whole family can relax, the idea of taking a…
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Damages and theft to cars and property
Theft from motor vehicles POLICE have asked the community to assist with enquiries into two thefts which occurred in the Swan Hill CBD overnight on…










