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Samantha James

New duo returning show to it roots

THE new Swan Hill District Show committee aims to return to the show’s roots with a revitalised focus on the region’s agriculture and small businesses. Newly appointed show president Jess O’Shea said she and vice-president Leah Whitfield had...

08 Mar 2025

News

Esoteric Festival cancelled

THE Esoteric Festival due to start in Donald today was cancelled yesterday evening, while about 2000 attendees awaited entry to the festival grounds. Organisers instructed attendees to leave the site and find alternate accommodation. Swan Hill...

07 Mar 2025

Health

Pure inspiration as 4.44pm nears

GETTING started early to avoid the day’s heat, Ben Welch ran through Swan Hill on Wednesday morning for his third day on the road from Mildura to Echuca. Mr Welch had run over 200km from Mildura and left Tooleybuc by 3am to reach Swan Hill before...

07 Mar 2025

Community

Take off for ‘dancing in the sky’

AEROBATIC pilot Glenn Graham is returning to his home skies on Sunday with the Paul Bennet Airshows team for the Lake Boga Splash Down and Rev Up. Mr Graham learned to fly with his father at Mid Murray Flying Club in Swan Hill and has gone on to...

07 Mar 2025

Police and Courts

Police gear up for Labour Day weekend

SWAN Hill police are preparing for a busy Labour Day long weekend and caution road users to be patient and take their time. Acting Inspector Brian Hansen said officers would be undertaking necessary preparations for the Esoteric Festival at Donald on...

06 Mar 2025

Police and Courts

Arrest made over car break ins

A MAN charged with 20 offences relating to theft and burglary is believed to be the main offender of a recent spree of motor vehicle break-ins. However, Swan Hill Police Acting Inspector Brian Hansen said there were still several other people...

06 Mar 2025

Police and Courts

Police beat

SWAN HILLBurglary: Between 8.20am and 4pm on Thursday, February 27, an offender has forced entry to a home in Gummow Street Swan Hill and stolen cash. GANNAWARRATrailer theft: Between 3pm Wednesday, February 26, and 7am the following day, a grey box...

06 Mar 2025

Community

Brigade set for 100th

NYAH West CFA captain Phil Maher is looking forward to the future while celebrating the fire brigade’s 100-year anniversary. Captain Maher has been with the CFA for about 25 years, following in his father’s footsteps and those of his forebears...

02 Mar 2025

News

Cat owners ‘feline’ good about new restrictions

CAT owners are being encouraged to provide suitable containment measures for that align with new requirements. Swan Hill District City Council public health and regulatory services coordinator Kelsie Corrie said cat owners have responded positively...

01 Mar 2025

Health

Mental health marathon

ONE man’s multi-marathon run from Mildura to Echuca will help fund outreach mental health services around the Swan Hill region. Forty-year-old Echuca builder Ben Welch will begin his four-day, 380km run on Monday to raise awareness and funds for...

28 Feb 2025

Community

Tip teams and support MRI

LOCALS can support the Mallee MRI Appeal and have a chance to win $1000 by entering the Central Murray Football and Netball League tipping competition. Entries to the 18-week tipping pool are available at the CMFNL office at the Swan Hill Basketball...

28 Feb 2025

Community

Harvest Heroes surpasses $50k

GRAIN growers have donated 170 tonnes of grain worth $53,000 over the peak harvest season to fund an MRI machine at Swan Hill District Health. Pearsons Group manager Darren Pearce said many growers who donated mentioned their challenges in accessing...

28 Feb 2025