News
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Tol Tol fire given all-clear
A REDGUM near Robinvale caused a minor headache for fire services after it caught on fire on Sunday morning.Department of Sustainability and Envrionment (DSE) Mallee…
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A sustainable passion
THREE years ago, Erin Raggatt ran Swan Hill’s inaugural Youth Leading Australia congress with eight children. Last year Swan Hill’s Youth Leading the World congress involved…
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All fired up
THE FIRE fighters of tomorrow put in a red hot effort in front of about 200 spectators at the Australia Day Fire Brigade Championship in…
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Push start to prevent the long grind for Balranald skate park
IN THE wake of news that Balranald is unlikely to see a skate park built this year, the Balranald skate park committee has undergone change…
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A model citizen
A PASSION for the town of Tooleybuc has paid off in spades for Tracey Domaille, Wakool Shire’s Citizen of the Year for 2012.This is the…
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Appeal extends to recent fire victims
A LOCAL appeal for donations to victims of the Tasmanian bushfires has been extended across the nation as fires continue to rage in Eastern Australia.…
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Balranald doubt as WA jobs go
UNBRIDLED optimism has been replaced by concerned language from Iluka Resources spokespeople discussing the future of its proposed mineral sands operation.The future of the Balranald…
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Councillor inspired to ‘donate life’
WITH Australia falling short of organ and tissue donation targets in 2012, one Swan Hill Rural City councillor has reflected on the extraordinary event which…
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Peculiar pets
MICHAEL O’Brien is used to finding venomous snakes in his living room — every day in fact. The Swan Hill local is the proud owner of…
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Seeking a bigger shed
DUE to an overwhelming influx of new members, machinery and materials, the Balranald Men’s Shed is now seeking to expand their Heritage Park premises.Designed as…










