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Michelle Brady

Subdivision approved despite negative report

SWAN Hill Rural City Council has approved a planning application for the subdivision of farming land on the Murray Valley Highway, despite a council report recommending the application be rejected. While Councillor Lindsay Rogers declared a conflict...

29 Mar 2025

News

Residents call for safer speeds

WOOD Wood residents are petitioning to reduce the speed limit through their town, following a serious accident last year which left a teenager badly injured. The community is advocating to have the speed limit reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h, citing...

28 Mar 2025

Farming and Environment

Saleyards faces uncertain future

THE future of the Swan Hill saleyards remains uncertain, following the release of a strategic review which reveals it has been operating at a financial loss for many years. Swan Hill Rural City Council recently conducted a comprehensive independent...

23 Mar 2025

Community

Sea Lake Gala Day in successful return

THE Sea Lake and District community came together on Sunday to celebrate the return of Gala Day. Hosted by St Mary’s Primary School, the event aimed to encourage community connection and address social and geographical isolation, while providing...

22 Mar 2025

News

Funding sought for sports hub

SWAN Hill Rural City Council will apply for funding under the Federal Government’s Regional Precincts and Partnership Program. Council is seeking a grant of $6.8 million which would go towards the establishment of a two-storey sporting pavilion. The...

21 Mar 2025

Education

Achieving excellence at Swan Hill College

PROUDLY supporting around 750 students across its two campuses, Swan Hill College aims to ensure every student leaves feeling confident, capable, and ready to embark on their future pathway. As a Positive Behaviour school, core values Belonging, High...

14 Mar 2025

News

School set for Gala Day revival

St Mary’s Primary School is set to make its Gala Day post-COVID comeback. The event was made possible thanks to a Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal grant. Aimed to encourage community connection and address social and geographical isolation...

14 Mar 2025

Education

Supporting students’ success

St Mary’s Swan Hill believes every student is a success story waiting to be told. With their dedicated staff, innovative programs, and strong community spirit, St Mary’s provides a learning environment where students grow and thrive.“Our motto...

14 Mar 2025

News

Berriwillock Rodeo - gallery

Spectators enjoyed an action-packed night of entertainment at the Berriwillock Rodeo. The event attracted thousands of people who enjoyed a social community gathering, attracting spectators from across the Buloke Shire, Melbourne, Mildura, Echuca and...

12 Mar 2025

Galleries

Out and about at the Berriwillock Rodeo

07 Mar 2025

News

GrainCorp site rezoning push

SWAN Hill Rural City Council has made a planning scheme amendment which will help pave the way for the future development of the Riverfront Masterplan. The amendment will see the former GrainCorp site in Monash Drive rezoned from an existing...

07 Mar 2025

News

Blundell’s Calder breakdown to rodeo tribute

AN unforeseen encounter on the Calder Highway paved the way for Australian country singer James Blundell to grace the stage at the Berriwillock rodeo. About a decade ago, the renowned musician was en route to Mildura when unexpected mechanical...

07 Mar 2025