News
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Migration program axed
SWAN Hill’s skilled migrants will lose their current level of support when the local skilled migration scheme comes to an end this month, following the…
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Land claim success
THE approval of an Aboriginal Land Claim in Murray Downs has limited options for any future bridge development between Swan Hill and Murray Downs, accroding…
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Candidate nominated
PALMER United candidate for the Federal Mallee electorate Mark Cory is fighting for better roads, cheaper water and accountability in government.With the addition of Katter’s…
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Perfectly timed rainfall: farmers breathe sigh of relief
FARMERS across the Mallee have something to smile about this week, with heavy falls over most of the region assuring that the majority of their…
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Inquiry reveals councils’ dissent
AN INQUIRY has given official recognition to Balranald Shire and Wakool Shire councils crying poor over the creation of Yanga National Park.The NSW Parliament’s Public…
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Operation targets outstanding warrants
UNSAFE road practices and outstanding offences were targeted as part of Operation Mallee Safe which took place in Swan Hill and Robinvale last week.Nearly 200…
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Water worries
IRRIGATORS under financial pressure have called to be given a break on water prices as one of the region’s largest suppliers announces last year saw…
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High-tech history
SWAN Hill’s historically significant sites will soon be brought to life with a mere touch of the fingertips. The Swan Hill Genealogical Society has plans…
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Building industry confidence
LATEST figures from Swan Hill Rural City Council show a significant drop in building development in the region.The total value of building in the region…
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Wheels keep turning for local branch
THE Swan Hill Inner Wheel Club recently celebrated their 50th birthday.Nearly 70 guests gathered at the Swan Hill Club on May 18 to mark the…







