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William Reid

Snaping up turtle sculpture for Lake Meren

A NEW art installation will be welcomed to the Lake Meran foreshore next week. The installation is of an eastern long-necked turtle, a native species to the lake, which has been created from reused and recycled materials. The sculpture is set to be...

2 hours ago

Community

Balranald Town Garage Sale returns

THE Balranald Town Garage Sale is set to make a much-anticipated return in 2025. Organisers are urging residents to get involved, with it offering a fantastic opportunity to declutter and sell unwanted items while giving visitors the chance to grab...

12 Feb 2025

Community

Hook, line and sinker for Kyalite Fishing Classic

THE annual Kyalite Fishing Classic is set to make a splash once again, with hundreds of anglers gearing up to compete. Taking place from February 21 to 23, the event will see hundreds of anglers hit the Wakool River, all aiming to get one of the...

11 Feb 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Soweto Gospel Choir ring songs of freedom

THE internationally acclaimed Soweto Gospel Choir is set to light up Swan Hill town hall with their powerful performance, HOPE, on February 16. Their performance is a celebration of African gospel music, freedom songs, and iconic renditions that...

09 Feb 2025

Lifestyle

Photographer enhances nature’s display

WHEN a storm rolled through Swan Hill on Sunday evening most of the town sought shelter, but not Stephen Dyer. A resident with a passion for photography, Stephen ventured out to capture photos of the lightning as it moved over Swan Hill. Armed with...

07 Feb 2025

News

Storms wreak havoc

LARGE parts of the Mallee were hit hard during storms that caused widespread disruption across the region earlier this week. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday were the most intense days, with numerous call outs for help for downed trees, building damage and...

07 Feb 2025

Community

Gear up for fishing competition

THE countdown is on for one of the region’s most anticipated angling events. The Balranald Murrumbidgee Classic Fishing Competition 2025 is set to take place from March 28 to 30. Fisherman and enthusiasts from across the Shire are expected to converge...

05 Feb 2025

Health

Talking about better mental health

A MENTAL health first aid course is being offered to Balranald locals by the Strengthening Community Access Inclusion and Wellbeing Advisory Committee. Held on March 3 and 4 at the Theatre Royal, the course is a free, with all members of the...

05 Feb 2025

Community

Children welcome year of the snake

CHILDREN at the Balranald Shire Library welcomed the Year of the Snake with a vibrant celebration filled with cultural activities, traditional treats, and plenty of fun. The event, held on January 28, gave students the opportunity to learn how to use...

05 Feb 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Swan Hill twigs to artistic display

THE Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery is excited to announce a new project being held on April 11 on the banks of the Marraboor River in Swan Hill. The name TWIG derives from a small fire with the purpose for people to gather around. This is...

04 Feb 2025

News

Power out after storms

NYAH and Sea Lake were still without power on Monday after severe storms swept through the Mallee on Sunday night causing widespread damage and disruption. Nyah and Tooleybuc felt the brunt of the storms with Zahra Burford reporting 48mm of rain on...

03 Feb 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Prequel a roaring success

THE much-anticipated Lion King prequel, Mufasa: The Lion King landed in Australian cinemas over the summer holidays. Pulling in a whopping $627 million globally at the box office, Mufasa performed better than originally thought and took a steady lead...

02 Feb 2025