News
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Monster lemon puts squeeze on rivals
Local man Colin Virtue has grown a one kilogram lemon in his Swan Hill backyard garden. With his tree’s regular fruit for comparison, the oversized…
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Council assesses available ’employment land’
THE issues and opportunities with land generally zoned for industrial or commercial purposes have been summarised in a new draft strategy endorsed by Murray River…
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Tank delivery driver denies training claim
A TRUCK driver has denied he lied about not being trained and instructed before being involved in a fatal incident while delivering water tanks from…
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Quiet focus for library storytime
SWAN Hill Regional Library will trial a new initiative to provide a supportive environment for children with sensory integration challenges. Quiet and Calm Storytime will…
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River vital to health
TRADITIONAL owners and allies are calling on governments to deliver water justice to communities along the Murray-Darling Basin after a forum on Friday. The River…
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Elections to usher in new-look council
BALRANALD Shire Council is set to have councillors for the first time since 2019 after local government elections take place on September 14. Nominations for…
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Fraser children seek damages
THE children of slain Swan Hill mother Samantha Fraser are suing their father. Adrian Basham, 47, bashed the mother-of-three to death at her Phillip Island…
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Park additions make for happy hounds
PLAYTIME at the Barry Steggall off-leash dog park can now incorporate training and socialisation thanks to new agility equipment installed this week. The dog park…
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Car break-ins concern police
SWAN Hill Police are urging local residents to remove valuables from their cars and ensure they are locked as a spate of thefts from vehicles…
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VicGrid aiming to empower communities
LANDHOLDERS, Traditional Owners and the energy industry has been urged to have their say on the development of a long-term strategic plan for Victoria’s renewable…










