News
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Carols cancelled again
IT will be another Silent Night at Riverside Park, after organisers of a much-loved Christmas tradition were forced to pull the plug on carols. It’s…
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Forefont of patient safety
A LIGHT was shone on the valuable role of all medical imaging professionals in healthcare last week, as Swan Hill District Health celebrated National Radiographers…
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Ambos still here for us
AMBULANCE Victoria has reassured flood-affected communities it continues to provide care, with multi-agency support. A spokesperson said additional paramedics had been temporarily relocated from Melbourne…
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Health service juggling crises
WHILE the Murray River at Swan Hill has peaked and roads towards Kerang are starting to open up, Swan Hill District Health (SHDH) remains in…
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Don’t feel guilt
THERE can sometimes be a stigma around seeking help, Rural Financial Counselling Service Victoria West senior financial co-ordinator Stephanie Ferdelja says. But she urges flood-hit…
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Close monitoring of flood potential
SES operations manager Gavin Kelly says it is unknown whether Sea Lake would be impacted by flooding, but the organisation is “not anticipating inundation of…
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Sea Lake risk assessed
HYDROLOGY modelling is taking place within the Buloke Shire to assess the potential flood risk to Sea Lake, in the likelihood of another major wet…
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Words from the mayor
IT is my privilege to be elected mayor of the Swan Hill Rural City Council for the next 12 months. This is my sixth term…
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Cupper’s rebuttal on Mallee Rally
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper says there is a place for the Mallee Rally and for Aboriginal cultural heritage to still be protected. Ms Cupper…
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Shire manager dies suddenly
BALRANALD Shire Council has been shocked by the sudden death of general manager Jeffrey Sowiak this week. Council administrator Mike Colreavy said Mr Sowiak had…










