News
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Councils meet to Swan Hill bridge gap
ONGOING lobbying efforts for an upgraded Swan Hill Bridge continue, with the issue raised in a meeting between the Murray River Group of Councils (MRGC)…
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DJ keen to document historic rock offs
WHEN Jack Hodgins first sat behind the mic at his Newcastle-based radio show Vinyl Vibes, he had no plans of becoming a historian. But a…
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Following the trail of wartime history
WHEN Swan Hill’s Indi Grey starts walking the Kokoda Trail next month, she won’t just be following in the footsteps of Australian history she believes…
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Cash handed for community space
UNDERUSED tennis courts at Nandaly will be converted into a new multi-purpose community space thanks to the Victorian Government. Buloke Shire Council will receive $50,000…
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Feeling O-so-positive about blood donation
SWAN Hill rolled up its sleeves for National Blood Donor Week, answering the call for extra donations amid a nationwide shortage of O positive and…
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Changes to farmers’ rate relief dismissed
LAST week’s unscheduled council meeting saw Swan Hill Rural City Council adopt its Rating and Revenue Plan for 2025-29, following a period of community consultation…
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Appeal has will power thanks to Beck Legal, Murray Downs Golf Country Club
BECK Legal has reached their $50,000 fundraising target, while Murray Downs Golf Country Club has pledged $50,000 to the Mallee MRI Appeal. Both organisations thanked…
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Council contributes to slavery inquiry
MURRAY River Council appointed a representative to assist the mayor and deputy mayor in the provision of evidence to support the council’s submission to the…
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Construction continues on new health facility
LOCALS have been given a first look at stage two of the Swan Hill District Health redevelopment, with construction powering ahead. The Guardian has been…
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Council, community criticise tax
THE Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund is an unfair tax on all ratepayers and the freeze on primary producers should be extended to all rural…










