News
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Music funding call
CALLS from local principals for better funding for school music programs come as the State Government announces an inquiry into the state of music education…
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Ambos award hero’s rescue
DIVING into an irrigation channel and rescuing a man trapped in a upturned car has earned a courageous Swan Hill district man ‘hero’ status. David…
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Peak body defends Wamba Wamba council
PRAISE for the Wamba Wamba Local Aboriginal Land Council administration has poured in following calls by some members for a vote of no confidence in…
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Market celebrates long haul
THE Nyah Market has endured drought, economic hardship, social change and declining participation, but after two decades, it is still alive and kicking.After making a…
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A couple of characters
WHEELS are always turning for June and Ken Spinks.Between seats on community committees, fighting hard battles for public safety and solving the world’s issues over…
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Win-win for Balranald businesses
YOU MIGHT just get more than you bargained for by shopping in Balranald during the next few weeks.As part of this year’s Balranald Shop Local…
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Family violence spike evident, says support service
FAMILY violence in the Swan Hill Police Service area has jumped more than a fifth in the past year, but the jump is no surprise…
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Teachers continue industrial action
NEXT year’s school camps are the latest targets in the Australian Education Union’s escalating industrial action.Union state councillor Phillip de Morton said union teachers at…
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Knock, steal and run
POLICE have warned Good Samaritans about inviting thieves into their own homes, after a spate of ‘knock, steal and run’ incidents.Crime Prevention Unit officer Tania…
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Be aware, stay alive
TOO many people in the community remain unconcerned about asbestos exposure despite an abundance of information, according to local residents.This week is Asbestos Awareness Week,…
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