News
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Despite some rain, it’s a dry month
THE Swan Hill region has avoided its driest August in more than a decade. A total 11.6mm has fallen across 10 days in the rural…
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Education scholarships available
YOUNG people in the Mallee are being encouraged to seize opportunities with the support of Mallee Family Care’s Chances for Children scholarships. Applications are now…
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Job cuts a concern
THE Victorian Farmers Federation fears the state’s $20 billion agriculture industry could be exposed to pests and biosecurity threats if government department jobs are axed.…
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Lake Boga series in the works
FILMMAKERS of the limited series Lake Boga are working hard on the scripts after it was picked up by Sydney-based television production company Jungle Entertainment.…
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Council plans for climate change
CLIMATE change is beginning to significantly shape the way councils plan for the future health of residents and management of assets. In the Swan Hill…
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Scouts honour dedicated volunteers
THE Lake Boga Scouts held their Annual Reports and Presentations (ARAP) last fortnight at the Lake Boga Sea Scout Hall. It was an evening of…
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All booked out
SWAN Hill closed out Book Week 2025 in style on Friday, with school-wide Book Parades held at Swan Hill, Swan Hill North and St Mary’s…
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Opening Book Week magic
BALRANALD Central School was full of colour and creativity last week as students and staff came together to celebrate Book Week. The festivities included a…
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Farmer jailed for animal cruelty
A CHINKAPOOK farmer has been jailed for six months after his neglect caused the death of close to 1800 sheep. Steven Ralston pleaded guilty to…
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Booking their adventures
STUDENTS embraced their creativity to dress up as their favourite literary characters at Swan Hill Christian School for Book Week. The only occasion that Bindi…










