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Michelle Brady

Less than ideal rain slows hay baling

FARMERS across the region have described last week’s rain as “a little bit more than ideal”, with falls of up to 98mm recorded around the region just weeks out from the start of harvest. Quambatook farmer Brett Hosking said this year’s growing...

22 Oct 2024

News

Milne seeks another term

GRAEME Milne was elected to the Buloke Shire Council at a time when it was struggling to stay afloat. The shire, which had a population of just more than 6000 people, had a debt of $7 million. A decade on, council has managed to repay...

18 Oct 2024

News

Vibrant vision for shire

BRUCE Stafford’s vision for the Buloke Shire is one that cultivates a vibrant, resilient and inclusive community. Running for the Lower Avoca Ward of the Buloke Shire, Mr Stafford hopes to foster economic growth, support local...

15 Oct 2024

News

Back to basics

STRIVING towards accountability and transparency, chartered accountant and tax agent Kevin O’Dea hopes to get back to basics if elected to Buloke Shire Council. While nominating as a candidate for the Lower Avoca Ward, he said he...

15 Oct 2024

Community

Cooking entries heat up

RESIDENTS throughout Swan Hill will be cooking up a storm ahead of this year’s Show. Cookery head steward Jenny Asling said this section had always been a popular feature, attracting a large cross section of entries, from all age groups.“Cookery...

27 Sep 2024

Community

Arts and crafts by retirees

RESIDENTS at Sea Lake’s Kaleesa Nursing Home have been busy creating entries for this year’s Swan Hill Show. It is the third year residents have entered creative masterpieces, and there’s no shortage of choice when it comes to selecting...

27 Sep 2024

News

Dry spell puts farms on the edge

FARMERS across the region are in desperate need of more rain to improve yields ahead of this year’s harvest. The next few weeks will be vital in determining the outcome of this year’s cropping program, they say. Tim O’Halloran, who...

13 Sep 2024

Community

Low-key celebration perfect at 104

SWAN Hill resident Florence Plant has marked another milestone by recently celebrating her 104th birthday. Despite the low-key celebrations, it was a stark contrast to her 100th birthday, which was hampered by lockdowns during the worldwide Covid-19...

07 Sep 2024

Education

Students gift cubby house to specialist school

STUDENTS at Swan Hill College’s FLO Campus had every reason to smile this week after they made a special delivery to Swan Hill Specialist School. Following months of hard work, a handmade cubby house was placed on the back of a trailer and...

06 Sep 2024

Community

From bedroom to fulfilling potential

SHARNI Loats is a teenager with a fresh outlook on life. The 17-year-old is thriving, thanks to the mentorship and NDIS support she has received via Ability and Ambition. She smiles as she reflects on what she has been able to achieve in the past 12...

05 Sep 2024

Lifestyle

Taking pride in conquering challenges

SWAN Hill resident Carina Byrne has always had a love of music. Her living room walls are adorned with photographs of her favourite artists, which include the Bay City Rollers, ACDC and Rose Tattoo.“I just love music. I play it all the time,” she...

05 Sep 2024

Breaking down barriers

STUDENTS at Swan Hill’s FLO campus have been breaking down stereotypes and barriers as part of a community-awareness project. The project aims to encourage students to engage with community groups and people they wouldn’t normally have the...

01 Sep 2024