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Ollie’s brave battle
He should be chasing his big brother through the house, learning new words and filling the air with laughter. Instead, little Ollie Stap is lighting…
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Love spans seven decades
SEVENTY years after saying ‘I do,’ local couple Ian and Thelma Watson are proving that love really can last a lifetime. Now at 93 years of age, the Watsons celebrated…
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Milgate, Young to lead farmers
MINYIP cropping farmer Ryan Milgate has been named as the Victorian Farmers Federation’s incoming president following the closure of nominations. Mr Milgate will be joined by Ballan livestock farmer Scott…
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Easter blitz on regional roads
ALL Victoria Police units are tasked to road safety this weekend, and police have notified motorists to expect to be pulled over at any time. Operation Nexus commenced yesterday and…
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Pre-selection battle looms
A FIERCE battle is looming for one of northern Victoria’s safest seats, with two prominent local figures stepping forward to replace retiring MP Peter Walsh. Former Victorian Farmers Federation president…
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Family reunites for annual Easter tradition
THE Johnson and Wright families have returned to the stretch of Murray riverbank they have called home every Easter weekend for about 70 years. Matriarch Wendy Johnson said the tradition…
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Easter buzz in Balranald
BALRANALD Shire is gearing up for a busy Easter weekend, promising a diverse range of activities and events designed to entertain the whole family. The celebrations are expected to draw…
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Roads, water policy highlighted
A CRUMBLING highway network and fears over water policy have sparked urgent calls for government action following two high-level regional meetings this month. Balranald Shire Mayor Louie Zaffina said the…
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Lions roar to first win
HAY claimed its first Central Murray A grade victory, overcoming Tyntynder in a physical opening round clash by 15 goals on Saturday. Despite both sides taking to the court missing…
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Wettest March since 1980s
SWAN Hill has recorded its wettest March in more than four decades. The rural city had 101.2mm fall across nine days of the month, with the heaviest drenching – 65.8mm…
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Local puts hand up for Farrer
A NEW runner has entered the race for Federal seat of Farrer. The latest person to seek to have their name added to the ballot for the May by-election is…