News
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Week-long party for seniors
THE region’s senior residents will be celebrated with week-long celebrations, including garden tours, live entertainment and art classes. The 2019 Victorian Seniors Festival, which runs…
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Health chief reappointed
MALLEE Track Health and Community Service (MTHCS) board has reappointed chief executive officer Lois O’Callaghan for a second term. MTHCS chair Mark Wilson said the…
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Support for community events
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has approved $7500 in funding for three community events. Councillors resolved to approve requests for sponsorship from Murray River Bridge…
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Facilities found to be complying
SWEEPING inspections on several Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria licensed facilities across Swan Hill has found all were compliant with requirements. It comes as new…
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Submission to eliminate MRC ward boundaries
MURRAY River Council will prepare a submission to the New South Wales Electoral Commission to consider the elimination of the municipality’s ward boundaries. The proposal…
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Bilkey is re-elected
MURRAY River Council (MRC) has re-elected Chris Bilkey as mayor for another 12 months, with a new deputy appointed. Cr Bilkey remains mayor and Cr…
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Man sentenced to six years
A SPEEDING motorist who was more than three times over the legal alcohol limit when he caused life threatening injuries to two passengers in a…
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Snapping local icons
AMATEUR photographers will take home a share of $900 in prize money in an annual photography competition in Moulamein. Moulamein Art Gallery is hosting the…
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Voting opens for first peoples’ assembly
VOTING has opened on the historic First Peoples’ Assembly, with a polling place this week set up at the Swan Hill Town Hall. The First…
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Tourism marketing agreement struck
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has endorsed a new agreement with the region’s tourism and marketing body which increases Swan Hill Incorporated’s accountability to council.…






