News
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Spread the spirit
A TOWER Hill family is spreading the Christmas spirit to the local community this month. Donning an array of bright lights, inflatable decorations and a…
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‘Get a life’
A NEW law cracking down on offensive slogans on vehicles is completely unjustified, according to Member for Northern Victoria Tim Quilty. The Liberal Democrats MP…
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Service outage
TELSTRA customers around Swan Hill were plagued by outages the past two days due to an ongoing upgrade to the local network. Some customers received…
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Threat of labour shortage
A DEDICATED agriculture visa, action to address housing shortages and distinction between rural and regional are among council’s recommendations to government to grow regional migration…
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Wineries need to pay up – growers
SUNRAYSIA growers will need the support of wineries this season to ensure the long-term future of the industry, according to Murray Valley Winegrowers (MVW) chief…
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Man found with drugs
Man found with drugs A MAN has faced court after allegedly being in possession of cannabis last weekend. A vehicle was intercepted on Campbell Street,…
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WATER FOR FODDER OPEN
APPLICATIONS for the federal government’s water for fodder program open today. Farmers in the southern connected Murray-Darling basin are encouraged to apply to purchase water…
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Extreme heat timetables released
V/LINE has released its extreme heat timetables, with passengers to expect changes to their commute as temperatures climb. Extreme heat timetables are now available on…
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SHOW AT HEART
TWO locals have been awarded life membership for their prolonged involvement with the Swan Hill District Agricultural and Pastoral Society. Gwen Blay was recognised for…
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Farm support ensured
FARMERS will receive the full rate of payment from the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) and a $10,000 training supplement with changes to the drought-help scheme…





