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Peter Bannan

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...

3 hours ago

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...

7 hours ago

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...

11 hours ago

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...

11 hours ago

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

News

Shorter service hours for council

MURRAY River Council is making efficiencies by reducing customer service hours across all its locations, including some libraries, from January 6. Acting chief executive Sarah Ryan said the council would reduce face-to-face opening hours at customer...

18 Nov 2024

News

Ire at wild dog decision

CEASING of the dingo unprotection order in north west Victoria in March continues to threaten the livelihoods of livestock producers, according to the National Wild Dog Action Plan Coordination Committee. There have been several reports of producers...

17 Nov 2024

News

Stronger voice for our regions

DOZENS of new members have been appointed to the nine Regional Partnerships, which advocate for regional communities. Regional Development Minister Gayle Tierney and Regional Development Victoria chief executive Xavier Csar this week announced the 42...

17 Nov 2024

News

Fraser death prompts calls to reform family violence protocols

THE Victorian Government has been urged to reform the way authorities assess the safety of women experiencing family violence after the brutal murder of former Swan Hill College dux Samantha Fraser. State Coroner Judge John Cain recommended changes...

16 Nov 2024

News

Innovative approach to preventing family violence

THE Swan Hill community is being invited to take a fresh look at the prevention of family violence, with an innovative approach on show at the first of a series of community conversation eventsMatt and Sarah Brown, the pair behind the influential...

16 Nov 2024

News

Riverfront precinct gets major boost

THE former GrainCorp silo site on Monash Drive in the Swan Hill riverfront precinct will be rezoned to facilitate future redevelopment. The silos have since been demolished, with just the grain shed remaining. Swan Hill Council director of...

15 Nov 2024

Farming and Environment

Growers shouldn’t be made to pay

FRUIT Fly Murray Valley has conceded there was no guarantee of ongoing government funding but said growers shouldn’t pick up the bill. The Fruit Fly Murray Valley Advisory Group, made up of industry and local government representatives, has been...

14 Nov 2024