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Training policy axed in council clash
A COUNCILLOR training policy has been thrown in the bin, with one councillor labelling it an “overreach and a policy that we don’t need”. The…
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Roundabout rut
SWAN Hill Rural City Council Mayor Stuart King is driving change when it comes to the condition of roads, hoping for a smoother start to 2026. Cr King has written…
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Second Mallee branch for One Nation
AS One Nation surges in popularity across the country, the right-wing populist party’s Mallee supporters voted to establish a second branch in the region at the weekend. The expansion comes…
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Police condemn ram raid
POLICE say they are disappointed criminals targeted a “nice part of the world” after an alleged ram raid on a Swan Hill tobacco shop left staff shaken and offenders still…
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Community worker with no fuss
CHRIS Pearce laughs when he talks about the Australia Day citizen award, a slightly embarrassed chuckle that gives him away straight away. “Everyone gets in, has a bit of a…
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Buloke celebrates community
JENNY Newell has been named Buloke Shire Citizen of the Year 2026, recognised for decades of service and leadership in Sea Lake and across the shire. Ms Newell was presented…
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Council updates interaction policy
A COUNCIL policy governing how councillors and staff interact has been updated to reflect major legislative changes. Swan Hill Rural City Council organisational development manager Helen Morris told the council…
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Kicking goals
It will be a history making moment when Swan Hill’s two under 14 futsal teams take to the court on Sunday to open proceedings for Futsal Swan Hill’s first-ever regional…
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Caution at crossings
AS students return to school for the new year, drivers are reminded to take extra care and be alert for pedestrians during busy drop‑off and pick‑up times. Victoria Police local…
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Raakajilm to rise from the ruins
THE bandy bandy snake, the pink cockatoo, and the largest Mallee bronze azure butterfly population in the world will need to find new homes due to bushfire ripping through 160…
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Mass fish death
HUNDREDS of fish have died near Weir 32 at Menindee this week as temperatures soared to about 50 degrees Celsius along the river and water temperatures climbed to about 28…