News
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Who’s the man?
ZACH Holloway, you’re the man.The 19-year-old retail worker has been voted in as the inaugural winner of Swan Hill’s ‘Man of the Town’ — a…
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Pausing to remember
Remembrance Day was commemorated by Swan Hill region residents yesterday, recognising our fallen soldiers with a minute’s silence.Speeches and laying of wreathes occurred at Swan Hill Cenotaph…
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Orange coloured tribute
THOSE turning a shade of bright orange on Wednesday have nothing to be embarrased about, SES have said.National SES Week aims to recognise and acknowledge…
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New tricks: skate park competition
WHETHER you skate, scoot or BMX, Saturday’s skate park competition at Woorinen South is sure to get some adrenaline pumping. It will be the first competition…
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Harvest period presents fire concerns
HARVEST will present the greatest fire risk in the Swan Hill region during this year’s fire danger period, according to local CFA officials.Fire restrictions will…
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Reducing road trauma
VICTORIA’S Assistant Commissioner for road policing Robert Hill knows only too well the impact road trauma can have on one’s life.While it’s something he has…
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Bargains for bookworms
FIFTY cents won’t buy much these days, but at the moment, it will score you a second-hand book at the library.The Swan Hill Regional Library’s…
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Police move to stamp out drug crime
FOUR Swan Hill residents have been charged with drug-related offences after a two-day police blitz allegedly uncovered quantities of methamphetamine, GBH, ecstasy and cannabis.Swan Hill…
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Record crowds for festival fun
THIS year’s Five Rivers Festival and Balranald race meeting look set to break records for visitor and tourist numbers, according to organisers.After a break from…
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To market, or not to market
THE ‘slow food’ movement is gaining momentum in Swan Hill, with more people looking for fresh food options outside traditional outlets.Despite having a reputation as…









