The Victorian Labor day long weekend has drawn many visitors to the Swan Hill Region this weekend. New faces everywhere, including these three Westmeadows (Melbourne) golfers. Playing their drives on the par four, 14th hole at Murray Downs are L to R Wayne Brasher, Jamie Papal and Hugh McKenna. Picture and Video: Rob Duffield.
BULOKE STOLEN ROADSTAR A 2003 “Roadstar” caravan was allegedly stolen from a construction site on Jeffcott Road, Donald, between 5.30pm on Wednesday 18 February and…
A LONG-closed train station at Lake Boga has become the focus of a renewed push to bring rail passengers to the lakeside town. Glenda Booth, a longtime resident and secretary…
AN inspiring new exhibition celebrating the stories and faces of people from diverse cultural backgrounds will be showcased at Swan Hill Library and Robinvale Library throughout March. Portraits of Many…
FARMERS are at breaking point, and now the Balranald mayor is demanding stronger action, calling for formal drought declarations and direct subsidies as the dry tightens its grip. Louie Zaffina…
A THREE-member delegation from Swan Hill Rural City Council will be sent to the nation’s capital in June for the national local government conference. Chief executive Scott Barber said the…
SWAN Hill was drenched on Sunday when the Bureau of Meteorology recorded 42.6 mm of rain in a single 24‑hour period. It was a remarkable total for a time of year…
AFTER years of planning and approval processes, VHM Limited chief executive Andrew King said the company behind the Goshen mine was “well on the way” to making a Final Investment…
MARKING a milestone of creativity and community spirit, the Mallee Artists of Swan Hill celebrated their 25th anniversary with a lunch at the Woorinen South Community Centre last week. Founded…
THE almond industry has begun its harvest season and is projected to yield more than 169,000 tonnes. Last year the almond industry took in 155,697 tonnes, which was above estimates…
THE future of the Swan Hill passenger train line is secured despite passengers being told by V/Line staff they could be ushered onto buses in the next 12 months. Passenger…
A MIGRANT worker who spoke publicly about alleged recruitment scams targeting Filipinos has now been threatened with deportation, prompting the Murray River Council to intervene on her behalf. The woman,…
