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William Reid

Vital contributions honoured

IN a night of entertainment and commemoration the Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum will host an evening dedicated to the women who served in World War II. The Celebrating Women with Wings event on Saturday is set to be a special evening dedicated to...

12 hours ago

Community

‘One of the best’ is top citizen

IT was a full weekend of celebrations across Swan Hill and the region as the community joined together to enjoy Australia Day festivities. Citizen of the Year awards were presented to winners at a ceremony on Friday evening at the Swan Hill Town...

28 Jan 2025

Community

Scholarships kickstart education journeys

SWAN Hill’s freemason community has come together this week to award five school leavers with a scholarship to kickstart their university journey. Recipients were Gabby Atkinson, Otto Conlan, Wilhelm Hawkins, Tess Meney and Ella Rolljicks. The five St...

28 Jan 2025

News

Rotary youth exchange program open

SWAN Hill Sunrise Rotary Club is taking applications for its 2026 Youth Exchange Program. Offering twelve months overseas, successful applicants will be given a list of countries to rank in preference of where they would like to visit with options...

24 Jan 2025

Community

How Swan Hill hooked its famous fish

FOR decades, the Giant Murray Cod has stood proudly as one of Swan Hill’s most recognisable icons. However not many know of the history behind how it actually got here, and how one Swan Hill resident is responsible for it. Sitting off the Murray...

19 Jan 2025

News

Council says come experience local government

THE Swan Hill Rural City Council has taken an important next step in supporting the leaders of the next generation. Launching its 2025 scholarship program, “Scholarships to Support Future Leaders”, the city council is offering a new and exciting...

18 Jan 2025

News

Stay levy a short straw

IN a change for Swan Hill’s tourism industry, Victoria’s levy on short-stay accommodation has started. Described as an effort to balance the needs of residents, tourists and the housing market, the Short Stay Levy Act 2024 came into effect on January...

14 Jan 2025

News

Snakes alive, boy nearly bitten in family backyard

RESIDENTS across the Mallee are being urged to take care this summer as snake season is well and truly underway. This comes as Woorinen local Harry Rohde, 8, had a close encounter with a snake in his own backyard. The boy had what could have been...

14 Jan 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Rob Young’s comedy and hypnosis on stage

A NIGHT of laughter and mind-bending entertainment is coming to Swan Hill with acclaimed hypnotist and comedian Rob Young taking to the stage of the Town Hall next Friday. Young offers a unique blend of comedy and hypnosis that promises to delight...

12 Jan 2025

year in review

Year in Review - December 2024

December in Swan Hill was full of excitement, from the energetic RocKwiz LIVE show to the completion of the new Emergency Department and festive Carols by Candlelight. With sizzling temperatures and a sunny Christmas ahead, it was a month to remember. Explore the full year in review for more!

06 Jan 2025

year in review

Year in Review - July 2024

July brought key updates: new housing funding for the Mallee, the launch of pill testing in Victoria, and the opening of a new aged-care office. NAIDOC Week celebrations and a $6 million boost for St Mary Mackillop College rounded out the month. Discover more in the full year in review!

02 Jan 2025

year in review

Year in Review - February 2024

In February 2024, Swan Hill saw a blend of environmental debates, community resilience, and infrastructure updates, from concerns over water buybacks to roadworks and power outages. Check out the full year in review for more highlights!

31 Dec 2024