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Anglers reel in 260 fish
River to drop Normally I leave this till the river levels but this time I thought I had better put it up the top. The…
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Leadership, integrity and community service
BARRY RYAN ( 4 July 1934–20 February 2026) THE passing of Barry John Ryan on 20 February 2026 closed the life of one of Swan…
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Mayor’s column
Rainfall event Last week, our region experienced significant rainfall on 1–2 March, with 78.4mm falling in just two days – nearly five times the long-term…
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Fuel retailers under scrutiny
STATE and federal governments have implemented measures to prevent fuel retailers ripping off customers. Under the next phase of the Victorian Government Fair Fuel Plan,…
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Celebration of cultural tapestries
GRATITUDE and belonging were the first words which sprung into writer Patrick Tucker’s mind when asked about Portraits of Many Paths, which was launched in…
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Diesel dilemma
SURGING demand, not a lack of fuel landing on Australian shores, has caused prices to soar and bowsers to run dry this week, industry leaders…
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Hosking calls time on VFF presidency
VICTORIAN Farmers Federation president Brett Hosking will step down at the end of his term, saying it is time for a new generation to lead…
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Emergency drill tests safety procedures
A PLANNED emergency training exercise at Swan Hill Town Hall saw emergency services and council staff rehearse evacuation and response procedures on Wednesday. The exercise…
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Mallee rally routes reviewed
ALTERNATIVE routes for the Mallee Rally have been reviewed, according to the Victorian Government. The annual event, held on the bank of Lake Tyrrell, was…
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Spikes impacting freight, industry
ROAD freighters warn that rising freight costs will have economy‑wide impacts, with no industry exempt. A Swan Hill Freight Agents spokesperson said the spiking cost…
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