News
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Bus arrives: sustained fundraising effort grants freedom to ECU residents
RESIDENTS of Swan Hill’s extended care unit (ECU) have been waiting for the bus for 14 months — now it has finally arrived. The ECU…
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Mary’s craft affair
COUNTRY Women’s Association life member Mary Simpson is one crafty lady — from clothes to rugs and tapestries, she’s got it covered. “You name it,…
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Swan Hill truckie injured
A SWAN Hill truck driver has been released from hospital following a fatal collision at Dixons Creek, near Healesville on Sunday night.Police said it was…
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New chief executive officers appointed
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has appointed a new chief executive officer.Following an extensive selection process which attracted 58 applicants, Dean Miller has been appointed…
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KAP considers Mallee candidates
KATTER’S Australian Party’s foray into Victorian politics is set to begin in the Mallee, with three residents nominating to be the party’s September election candidate.Nominations…
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Bird club swoops in for restoration
TO HONOUR the resting place of one of their dearest members, the Swan Hill Bird Club has commenced a restoration of the Bannerton Cemetery.Although traditionally…
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SuniTAFE chairman sacked by minister
DESPITE overseeing a 33 per cent growth in delivery at SuniTAFE’s Swan Hill campus in 2012, the institute’s long-serving board president has been handed his…
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Tourism operator reports good numbers
EASTER holiday-makers flocked to Swan Hill across the long weekend, with one local tourism operator reporting next year’s bookings were already filling fast.Pental Island Holiday…
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Biggest crowd ever for Fishing Classic
THE MURRUMBIDGEE was bursting at its banks with anglers earlier this month, as the Murrumbidgee Fishing Classic recorded its biggest ever crowd of competitors.Classic committee…
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Always up for a challenge
SCI fi, education, dingoes, hats, travel and money boxes. It’s a long and ecclectic mix of hobbies, yet it’s still not quite enough to keep…










