News
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A step towards reconcilation
MALLEE Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) have released their first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) on the eve of NAIDOC week, with the organisation continuing its…
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Have your say on pet survey
COUNCIL is consulting residents on domestic pets to guide procedures for their management over the next four years. Swan Hill Rural City Council’s Domestic Animal…
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More needed for women in sports
“AN old boss described me as a problem that he would get rid of, because of my gender,” said Jessie Chester, the operations manager at…
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River group gets national backing
THE Murray River Group of Councils has secured national support for seven key policy motions after taking its advocacy to Canberra last week, marking a…
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A captain’s legacy
AFTER more than five decades of dedication to the sport and leadership of his local club, Doug Chalmers is celebrating 50 years as captain of…
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Cash secured for queer engagement
A NEW Mallee Family Care project will help community service providers in the region better meet the needs of LGBTQIA+ people. The project, Understanding Barriers,…
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First taste of school
SWAN Hill Primary School opened its doors on June 24 to future students as part of Ready, Set, Prep! The program gives kindergarten children a…
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Water bills to rise
THE peak body representing irrigators and irrigation communities in New South Wales says water prices for 2025-26 have “added to the cost squeeze on farmers”.…
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School holidays that won’t break the bank
LOOKING for free and low-cost ways to keep the kids entertained these winter school holidays? The Swan Hill region is bursting with fun, creative, and…
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Cause of death uncertain
A CORONER can’t rule out foul play in the death of Swan Hill man Dean Jenkins, whose remains were found in a Woorinen paddock six…










