News
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Balranald duo’s labour of love
WHILE a cemetery is generally known as a place of rest, a pair of Balranald residents have spent more than half a decade working tirelessly…
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O’Halloran elected Mayor
HAVING already secured more than 30 per cent of the votes at the recent council election, Cr Stephen O’Halloran has now been elected Balranald’s mayor. The…
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Learning and leading
THREE months ago John Brownstein was hiking the Kokoda trail — now he is preparing to take another big step, into the role of principal…
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Managatang scores funding
MANANGATANG’S sporting community has netted a significant amount of State Government funding to upgrade local recreation reserve facilities. Plans for a new club change room and…
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Bailey’s plight inspires generosity
A YOUNG boy’s courageous encounter with a rare eye cancer has inspired massive donations towards the upcoming Relay for Life charity event.Bailey Ray’s left eye…
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Proponents of 4b turn up the heat
THE Bridge Position Action Committee (BPAC) has ramped up pressure on Swan Hill Rural City Council, mailing brochures across the city in the lead up…
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Bushfire briefing
WHILE the forecast for this year’s fire season is “average”, the task facing fire fighters and local emergency service crews this season is likely to…
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Former councillor attempts a return
THE SWAN Hill Rural City Council election race has become even tighter, with ex-councillor Lindsay Rogers throwing his hat into the election ring. Born and bred…
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Douglas, Lockhart chosen to lead council
ANDREW Douglas has been re-elected as mayor of Wakool Shire Council for another year with no other councillors putting their hand up for the shire’s…
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New audio CD to drive tourism
THE sights and history of the Swan Hill municipality have been condensed into 75 minutes of audio for a community-driven tourism project. The Discovery Drive CD…










