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Peter Bannan

SWDH chief executive Peter Abraham quits

SWAN Hill District Health chief executive Peter Abraham has resigned after almost six years in the position. He has informed the board of his intention to leave SHDH at the end of his contract in June. Board chair Janice Kelly said Mr Abraham has been...

9 hours ago

Health

Joy, community and courage in face of adversity

FOR Heather Green, the journey to understanding her own body has been a slow unravelling. The signs of Parkinson’s disease crept into her life almost imperceptibly over the span of a decade.“Probably the first symptom I had was my sense of smell...

16 hours ago

Property News

Quick-build housing for health workers

A SWAN Hill business is helping ease the rural housing shortage by building quick and cost-efficient worker accommodation to help a rural hospital attract more staff. Swanbuild is constructing four homes at its Swan Hill factory which will provide...

16 hours ago

News

Milder weather recorded

SWAN Hill has recorded milder daytime temperatures this month before the warmth returns on the weekend. The average maximum temperature of 24.3 degrees is above the April historical average of 23.7 degrees. The mean minimum temperature of 9.8 degrees...

17 hours ago

Police and Courts

Police investigate fatal truck crash

ONE person is dead after two trucks collided at Euston on Wednesday. Emergency services were called to Sturt Highway following reports two trucks had collided about 5.35pm. One driver died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified. The other...

10 Apr 2025

News

Cash on the way for crossing upgrades

RAILWAY crossings across four council areas in northern Victoria will receive safety upgrades from the Victorian and Federal governments. The 32 high-priority railway level crossing improvements across the state’s regional rail network are being...

10 Apr 2025

News

Council aims to better communications

Enhance communication MURRAY River Council has endorsed a strategy that aims to enhance communication and feedback between the council and the community. As part of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework, the Community Engagement Strategy...

10 Apr 2025

News

New CEO for housing support org

A MALLEE housing support organisation has appointed Charmaine Calis as its new chief executive. Mallee Accommodation & Support Program board chair Mary Rydberg said Mrs Calis’ appointment came after a comprehensive recruitment process.“This...

10 Apr 2025

News

Euston fatality

10 Apr 2025

News

Audit rules gravel pits to go

CONCERNS about material transport costs have been raised following revelations an audit ruled the Murray River Council’s gravel pits must be closed due to legislated requirements that the council was unable to meet. Murray River Cr Dennis Gleeson...

08 Apr 2025

News

MP calls for pothole repairs

MEMBER for Northern Victoria, Wendy Lovell, has called for the repair of “dangerous” potholes on the main street of Wycheproof. The Liberal MP asked Roads and Road Safety Minister, Melissa Horne, in Parliament last week if the government would...

08 Apr 2025

News

Signage to encourage recycling

SWAN Hill Rural City Council has partnered with Sustainability Victoria to launch the Small Acts, Big Impact campaign, aimed at improving recycling habits across the region. Deputy Mayor Cr Les McPhee said as part of this initiative, residents will...

07 Apr 2025