News
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Easter boom
SWAN HILL’S business boomed over the weekend as thousands of tourists flocked to the region to celebrate Easter.Accommodation outlets were knocking people back with no…
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Chelsie’s our winner
TEENAGER Chelsie King was all smiles yesterday after being surprised with a hamper of chocolates from The Lolly Arcade as winner of The Guardian’s Easter…
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Anzac Appeal
COMMUNITY members are encouraged to dig deep in support of this year’s Anzac Day appeal.With Easter falling in the middle of the traditional selling period…
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Local language lessons
THE introduction of Aboriginal language classes into Swan Hill schools is underway.The initiative was put forward by Wadi Wadi people Vince Kirby, Brendan Kennedy, Rick…
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4b or not 4b
THE debate over which bridge option to take between Swan Hill and NSW has dramatically returned to the public arena.In its ordinary meeting on Tuesday…
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Huge drug haul
POLICE are yet to lay charges in what is believed to be one of the biggest drug hauls in Robinvale’s recent history.After an anonymous tip-off…
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Special rate declared
THE special rate on commercial, industrial and tourism properties in the Swan Hill region has been declared for the next five years.Months of heated debate…
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Councils cooperate
TWO local shire councils have come together to discuss cross-border issues and cooperation.Wakool Shire Council and Gannawarra Shire Council, whose borders meet at the towns…
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Flag of meaning
RELATED STORY: Hospital closing the gapYOUNG Swan Hill students have shown an impressive cultural awareness during a recent initiative, according to Swan Hill District Health…
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‘Epidemic of depression and anxiety’
RELATED STORY: Mental health in focusIT’S not just Swan Hill’s youth who are struggling with mental health — the entire Lower Murray Medicare Local region…










