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Peter Bannan

Total fire ban in the Mallee for Saturday

DANGEROUS fire conditions tomorrow has prompted authorities to declare a Total Fire Ban for the Mallee and Wimmera. Saturday’s conditions will be hot and dry statewide with extreme fire danger in the two districts. Maximum temporaries will reach 38...

7 hours ago

News

Escaping the terror of abuse

SWAN Hill domestic violence victim-survivor Jane* met her perpetrator when she was just a teenager – he was the “cool, charming, funny and caring guy”.“The everyone’s friend guy,” she said.“The one who would walk a girl home to keep...

9 hours ago

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Hit-run driver urged to come forward

CHRISTINE Hildenhagen is reminded every day of the physical and mental toll of a hit-run. The Barham resident was hit by a ute as she legally crossed Campbell Street, Swan Hill, on October 16. The driver didn’t stop to render assistance. Witnesses at...

18 hours ago

News

Clontarf celebrates year

THE Swan Hill Clontarf Academy has celebrated a successful year at its annual graduation ceremony. This year’s top honour – Academy Member of the Year and Jesse Edwards Memorial Award – went to Alex Willie. Director Ryan Prendergast...

18 hours ago

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Paddle hits the water

ENTRANTS in this year’s Massive Murray Paddle will finish in Koondrook today after a gruelling five-day, 415km paddle down the Murray River. The 55th edition of the annual event launched in Yarrawonga, with organisers saying the event attracted...

18 hours ago

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Works in Swan Hill

Attractions temporary closure and temporary road works. Pioneer Settlement will be closed on Monday and Tuesday for infrastructure upgrades ahead of the new Swan Hill Tourism and Cultural Hub building works.

21 Nov 2024

Farming and Environment

Keep up fruit fly fight, urge growers

FRUIT growers in northern Victoria will meet the agriculture minister next week to urge the government to continue funding the fight against Queensland fruit fly. Representatives from Fruit Growers Victoria will discuss the future of combating the...

20 Nov 2024

politics

Social media ban fails to address real issues

THE ban on social media for people aged under 16 is a “quick fix”, according to Independent candidate for Farrer Michelle Milthorpe. The educator said the Federal Government’s proposal failed to address the root causes of social media misuse...

19 Nov 2024

News

Gambling companies on notice to return stolen money

MEMBER for Murray Helen Dalton will soon table a private member’s Bill to compel gambling companies to return proceeds of crime to victims. Ms Dalton has joined forces with federal MP Andrew Wilkie and Tasmanian MP Kristie Johnston to concurrently...

19 Nov 2024

Health

Swan Hill District Health in running for Victorian Public Healthcare Awards

THE heart rate is rising at Swan Hill District Health ahead of tonight’s Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. SHDH is a finalist in the partnership in healthcare category for I-HEART - a virtual regional heart failure service in partnership with...

19 Nov 2024

News

Dalton backs Balranald Council

MEMBER for Murray Helen Dalton says it’s time to “draw a line in the sand” at Balranald Council after the recent election. Ms Dalton said she had met the mayor, Louie Zaffina, last week.“He’s all pumped and ready to go,” she said.“I also...

19 Nov 2024

News

Watch youngster around water, coroner urges

INADEQUATE supervision has played a role in the drowning deaths of dozens of children over the past 14 years, according to the Victorian Coroners Court. In a recent finding, Coroner Sarah Gebert observed 47 children, aged four and under, had drowned...

18 Nov 2024