Events and issues that made headlines in August 2025
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Further financial stress
TUESDAY brought another blow to homeowners with interest rates rising another quarter of a per cent, about $75 a month more if you’ve got a…
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Farmers, business leaders invited to round table
BALRANALD residents will have the chance to speak directly with decision‑makers from Sydney about the region’s drought and seasonal condition challenges at a collaborative round table tomorrow. The session has…
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Christmas on the Rhine
With many families breaking away from traditional Christmas celebrations and exploring ways to connect so the whole family can relax, the idea of taking a family holiday away from home…
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Damages and theft to cars and property
Theft from motor vehicles POLICE have asked the community to assist with enquiries into two thefts which occurred in the Swan Hill CBD overnight on Tuesday, 13 January. A window…
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Parking conundrum
THE boomgates are up at the underutilised Curlewis Street parking lot, as council takes steps to encourage visitors to the CBD to park in the over 50 available spaces. Swan…
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Holyoak a champion again
TEN years after becoming the Murray Valley Champion of Champions, Mick Holyoak is back on top after edging out a determined Garry Armstrong in a nail-biting men’s final on Sunday…
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Golden night
AFTER a string of Golden Guitar awards nominations, a talented country music singer discovered at a Swan Hill library music event has finally hit the right note. William Alexander, a…
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Murray region research for river review
THE Murray Regional Strategy group will lead a well-researched submission from the Murray region for the 2026 Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review. The review will set the balance for water management,…
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Pioneers hit ground running
THE Bendigo Pioneers returned to Swan Hill over the weekend for the club's second Super Sunday training session of their pre-season. More than 250 players took part in the fitness…
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A better drive ahead
SWAN Hill Rural City Council is shifting into top gear in 2026, with roads again taking centre stage as multiple upgrades roll on or prepare to break ground. Building on…
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MDAS chief executive moves on
THE board of Mallee District Aboriginal Services announced on Thursday that chief executive officer Perlin Simon has moved on from the role. A spokesperson for the board said Ms Simon…