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Peter Bannan

Flood risk objection fails

SWAN Hill Council has granted a planning permit extension for land on River Road, Swan Hill despite a recommendation that it be refused due to floods in the area since it was originally granted. The council granted a permit for the use and...

7 hours ago

News

Push to de-amalgamate council falls flat

A FRESH push to de-amalgamate Murray River Council has been defeated before it could even be investigated. In 2016, the then-NSW Government merged neighbouring Wakool and Murray Shires to form Murray River Council, as part of the Fit for the Future...

11 hours ago

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New ED coming up to speed

ONLY small “teething” issues have been reported since Swan Hill District Health treated its first patient at the new emergency department. An open day prior to the official opening on December 11 attracted more than 700 people, with tours of the...

15 hours ago

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Parent concern over bus plan

TRANSPORTING children on a bus on days of extreme fire danger “defies logic”, according to a Manangatang parent. The State Government has been urged to review Manangatang P-12 College’s fire management plan, which requires the college to bus all...

15 hours ago

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Mayor questions rate cap timing

SWAN Hill Council Mayor Stuart King has criticised the timing and handling of two Victorian Government policy announcements on the eve of Christmas. The government announced local council rate increases would again be capped at the forecast Consumer...

15 hours ago

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Windfall puts projects on move

PROJECTS in the Swan Hill municipality will get off the ground after the council discovered more than $1.2 million in surplus funds. Director of corporate services Bhan Pratap told the December ordinary meeting the financial statements for 2023:24...

25 Jan 2025

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MP pushes for P-plater age reduction

MEMBER for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has renewed calls for Victoria’s probationary driving age to be lowered to 17. The Nationals MP said it would bring it in line with other states and reduce disadvantage for young people in rural areas. Ms...

25 Jan 2025

News

Onus campers to be fire safe

CAMPERS have been urged to ensure they are aware of current fire danger ratings after people were warned about unauthorised campfires in the state’s east last month. Last week police issued a warning about the dangers of unextinguished campfires...

24 Jan 2025

Health

Health network aims for close care

PATIENTS at Swan Hill District Health have been assured care won’t be compromised by the establishment of Local Health Service Networks. As part of the Victorian Government initiative, SHDH has been grouped into a network with other health services...

24 Jan 2025

News

Alleged historic child abuse investigation

A LAW firm has called for witnesses to historic child abuse allegations at a Swan Hill primary school in the late 1990s. Shine Lawyers took to Facebook this week to announce it was investigating the claims at St Mary’s Primary School, Swan Hill.“If...

24 Jan 2025

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Murder accused in court as town champion mourned

A MAN charged with murdering Quambatook “dear friend and champion” Merril Kelly has appeared in court. Brian Barnes, 67, faced Bendigo Magistrates’ Court yesterday for a filing hearing after being charged over the Tuesday incident. Mr Barnes was...

24 Jan 2025

Community

Special ‘Connections’ on Australia Day

SWAN Hill Council has urged the community to celebrate the Shared Connections event on January 26. Now in its second year, this event is part of the upcoming Australia Day festivities. Everyone is encouraged to attend the “unifying experience” at...

21 Jan 2025