News
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Honour for our top cop
MILDURA-based superintendent Rebecca Olsen has been recognised for more than 30 years’ service to Victoria Police and her commitment to supporting the advancement of women…
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Balranald pioneer president’s humble win
BALRANALD’s top Australia Day award has gone to the history-making Lyn Flanagan, who is Balranald Ex-Services Club’s first female president since the club’s inception in…
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Allies for survival
WHILE many in the Swan Hill region celebrated January 26, a group of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people banded together to mark a day of mourning.…
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Ignorance is no excuse, says cop
SOME of the 40,000 fines handed out by Victoria Police for breaches of the Chief Health Officer’s (CHO) directions will be reviewed, a top cop…
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Mallee funds up for grabs
COMMUNITIES in the Mallee will share in $150,000 in Australian Government funding to improve local infrastructure and provide essential community equipment, with applications now open…
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Lucy’s love of volunteering
YOU don’t volunteer because you want to be a “big fella” or get a pat on the back. That’s the message from local hero Lucy…
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Far West police inspector recognised with honours
A NEW South Wales police superintendent who implemented the policing district which covers Balranald has received a prestigious police honour in this year’s Australia Day…
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Youth at the forefront for young citizen of the year
WORKING tirelessly advocating for youth, Mia Rovere has been selected as Swan Hill Rural City Council’s young citizen of the year. Ms Rovere is an…
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Major step in Mallee vaccine rollout
FRONTLINE healthcare workers and aged care residents in the Mallee will be among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in either late February or…
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Parklets have proven
A SWAN Hill eatery owner says the addition of outdoor dining pods in the town has “significantly” increased foot traffic and provided extra seating. Steve…







