News
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New chair to lead destination
A NEW chairperson of Destination Riverina Murray (DRM) has been appointed. Kate Shilling previously served on the board as a director and has been appointed…
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General manager takes some leave
BALRANALD Shire Council’s general manager, accused of racial vilification, is on leave. Council administrator Michael Colreavy said Micheal Kitzelmann would be on leave until August…
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Impact on region’s youth, but look beyond
THE manager of Swan Hill headspace says there is growing concern about the impacts of COVID-19 on young people, but there were things that could…
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Writing on the cards as school sends love
STUDENTS at St Mary’s Swan Hill will warm the hearts of fellow students and healthcare workers in Melbourne doing it tough during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Sour decision on juice
SUNRAYSIA citrus growers fear the industry could be at risk after 100 per cent fresh Australian fruit juice was slapped with a lesser health star…
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Lockdown fatigue concerns Swan Hill doctor
AS Victorians enter another period of enforced lockdown, serious concerns are being raised about the mental health impacts of prolonged social isolation. The risks of…
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Border relief as season workers permitted to cross the order
HUGE relief hit Sunraysia citrus growers last Thursday night when the NSW Government announced its COVID-19 hard ban on seasonal workers had been overturned. The…
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Trading concerns validated
CONCERNS raised by irrigators and other stakeholders have been validated by a report calling for an urgent overhaul of Murray-Darling Basin, according to Member for…
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Low participation leaves questions for Balranald administrator
BALRANALD shire’s administrator says he can only deliver outcomes “reflective of community expectations” when there is community voice. Michael Colreavy said “very few people” participated…
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Swan Hill North Primary School foundation celebrates first 100 days
SWAN Hill North Primary School foundation students are halfway through their first year of school. Last week, the students, and their teacher, Bianca Brown, dressed…









