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Peter Bannan

First step for worker housing

WORK is set to begin on Robinvale’s key worker accommodation project, which will house essential workers in 10 modern dwellings. Swan Hill Council Mayor Stuart King said this significant development would provide much-needed housing to help attract...

4 hours ago

News

Deputy mayor joins MAV board

SWAN Hill Council deputy mayor Les McPhee has been elected to the board of the Municipal Association of Victoria. As the peak body for local government in Victoria, MAV plays a vital role in representing, advocating for and supporting the state’s 79...

4 hours ago

Health

Cancel the tan, teens urged

TEENAGERS have been urged to cancel tanning culture as new research reveals high school students, especially girls, are still chasing a suntan despite the health risks. A SunSmart survey in 2022-23 found one third (34 per cent) of Victorian high...

16 Mar 2025

News

Season firewood options lacking

THE Victorian Government has been slammed over a lack of firewood collection points in northern Victoria. Member for Northern Victoria Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell claimed the government failed to establish additional firewood collection points in...

15 Mar 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Sweet time for Diamond star

A BOOMING voice lauded by the Boomers, Neil Diamond was the soundtrack to the 1960s and 70s. And now his well-loved classics are coming to Swan Hill Town Hall, with The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond hitting the stage on Friday, April...

14 Mar 2025

News

Fireball or space junk - orange flash mystery

BRIGHT orange flash lit up the night sky on Saturday, and multiple people in the Mallee happened to be looking up at the right time. Merbein man Chris Heaysman was camping at Mungo National Park when a bright red...

14 Mar 2025

News

Unveiling projects in Robinvale

SWAN Hill Council says significant progress has been made in the implementation of the Robinvale Riverfront Masterplan, including the $2 million nature and adventure play project. Mayor Stuart King said the ambitious project, initiated in August 2020...

14 Mar 2025

News

Williams new chief executive for MRC

MURRAY River Council has appointed experienced local government director Stacy Williams as its new chief executive. Ms Williams has been director of healthy communities and environments at the City of Greater Bendigo since July 2022. She has also...

12 Mar 2025

politics

Vics still opposed to water buybacks

THE Victorian Government has doubled down on its opposition to federal water buybacks, saying they have “significant consequences” for regional communities. Member for Northern Victoria Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell asked Water Minister Gayle Tierney in...

11 Mar 2025

News

$5m Karinie Street upgrade secured

SWAN Hill Council has secured almost $5 million to upgrade a bustling industrial thoroughfare in Swan Hill. The council was successful in funding through the Safer Roads and Infrastructure Program to upgrade Karinie Street, between the Nyah Road...

11 Mar 2025

politics

Allan visit urged for ‘better housing outcome’

SWAN Hill Council has invited Premier Jacinta Allan to visit the region to get a firsthand insight into the unique housing challenges. It comes after Ms Allan warned local councils that if they don’t meet “clear” housing targets over the next 30...

09 Mar 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Library makes right noise for future stars

A MUSIC event that has made a “positive impact” on young people returns to Swan Hill Regional Library later this month. Loud @ the Library has been held since 2011, and library manager Camille Cullinan said it had contributed in some way to launching...

08 Mar 2025