News
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Connectivity issues put regional areas at risk
THE Federal Government has been accused of abandoning regional Australians after blocking a push to give the new Triple-zero watchdog a dedicated focus on rural…
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Club rallies around region
VETERAN cars and motorcycles have made Swan Hill a roving motoring museum this week, which will extend to the region across the weekend. The Veteran…
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Murder accused enters not guilty plea
A MAN accused of murdering Quambatook grandmother and community volunteer Merril Kelly has pleaded not guilty. Brian Barnes, 67, entered the plea via video link…
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Trapped by tradition
THE Trap Collectors Association of Australia (TCAA) gathered last weekend in Nyah for their much-anticipated annual auction. More than 500 traps, ranging from Australian-made artifacts…
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Historic farewell for paddle steamer
A LANDMARK moment unfolded on Wednesday as two iconic paddle steamers reunited on the Murray River. It was a picture-perfect morning as crowds gathered in…
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Op shop ball unites students
MANANGATANG P-12 College students are set to make local history later this month, hosting the school’s first-ever dance — The Op Shop Ball. The event,…
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Total fire ban declared for the Mallee tomorrow
NO fires can be lit in the Mallee on Thursday, with the first total fire ban of the 2025/26 bushfire season declared. Tomorrow’s conditions in…
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Gas shutdown support
HOUSEHOLDS impacted by the shutdown of the compressed natural gas network have been promised financial support, despite concerns from an Opposition MP that some will…
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Immersive educational experience
BALRANALD Central School grade five and six students recently returned from an action-packed excursion to Canberra. They explored Australia’s history, government, science, and culture through…
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Tap into a timeless appetite
IF you think Halloween is about plastic masks and fake cobwebs, think again. Swan Hill’s Milloo Street wetlands will later this month transform into the…










