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Samantha James

Cracking start to almond harvest

THE almond harvest is under way despite the rains across the Loddon Mallee early last week, with yields expected to match the 2024 season. Annuello Almond Orchard farmer Pieter Van Zyl said their orchard missed most of the rain, only getting about...

11 hours ago

Arts and Entertainment

Harrington on song at Tooleybuc Country Club Hotel

THE VOICE runner-up Mick Harrington is bringing his Australian Songbook Tour to the Tooleybuc Country Club Hotel for an evening of classic Australian songs on Friday, March 14.A country boy hailing from East Gippsland, Harrington knows the joy that...

15 hours ago

Community

Jo still cleaning them up with her bubby nature

WORKING in the Swan Hill District Health (SHDH) laundry for 22 years has given Jo Edera the independence and confidence to match her social personality. Jo joined the team in the laundry in 2003 through her disability support case manager after...

09 Feb 2025

News

Award winning lunch

MANANGATANG P-12 College secondary students were awarded the Swan Hill Rural City Council Local Government Award for their Growing Communities Italian Lunch event. The event aimed to increased community connection and provided an opportunity to...

07 Feb 2025

Health

Waiting room next in new Kapel Telkuna space

KAPEL Telkuna’s new location is expanding the capacity for healthcare services to provide access to Aboriginal patients. Manager Charmain Anton has big plans for the new office at 44 High Street, Swan Hill, across from the emergency...

07 Feb 2025

Police and Courts

Police beat

Crime from around the region. ON Thursday, November 7, the victim saw a caravan for sale posted online. After paying a $2000 deposit, the seller ceased contact. The matter was reported via the Australian Government cyber crime reporting website. This is being investigated by local detectives.

07 Feb 2025

News

Fire chief urges be vigilant for fires

THE community is being urged to remain vigilant toward fire as the region’s brigades assist in fighting fires in the Grampians National Park. CFA District 18 Assistant Chief Fire Officer Gavin Wright said the region is at the beginning of a period...

04 Feb 2025

Community

‘Go To’ Recipes make great appeal

SWAN Hill hospitality retiree Lynne Dunoon has collated her years of experience into a cookbook and is donating each sale to the Mallee MRI Appeal. Mrs Dunoon compiled 300 Well-Loved ‘Go To’ Recipes for Every Occasion from crowd-sourced recipes...

01 Feb 2025

Police and Courts

Police Beat

Crime from around the region - SWAN HILL Car fire: ABOUT midnight on Saturday, January 25, police and CFA attended Miles Court, Swan Hill, where a car was on fire. The heat from the fire also caused damage to another vehicle. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage...

01 Feb 2025

Community

Shared vision hits right note

SHARED Connections celebrated the history and ongoing culture of the First Nations people in Swan Hill through song and dance on Sunday. Swan Hill Rural City Council Aboriginal community development officer Jacinta Chaplin said she was pleased with...

31 Jan 2025

Community

Manangatang citizen of year an inspiration to others

MANANGATANG Citizen of the Year 2025 was awarded to Emma Hicks for her valuable contribution to the community. Since Ms Hicks arrival in 2009, she has displayed unwavering dedication to the Manangatang community. She has been a tireless advocate for...

31 Jan 2025

Community

Lockharts lead celebrations

TOOLEYBUC and Piangil District Action Group hosted some 120 guests at their Australia Day barbecue breakfast in Mensforth Park. Joe and Ian Lockhart took leading roles in the proceedings as descendants of the man who unofficially opened the Tooleybuc...

31 Jan 2025