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Thursday, March 27, 2025

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Murray MP warns against 5G

MEMBER for Murrray Helen Dalton has warned 5G will cost lives in the bush. Mrs Dalton said it’s only a matter of time before someone in rural NSW dies because they can’t get through to 000 following the rollout of the 5G network. “5G just...

22 hours ago
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Bid to tackle housing crisis

MALLEE Family Care Community Legal Centre has welcomed new funding for a project involving six regional community legal services to tackle housing challenges, strengthen service co-ordination and advocate for better investment. The $2.7 million in...

23 hours ago
Community

Lake Boga ski club hits the water

LAKE Boga Water Ski Club made the most of the fine weather with a skiing coaching clinic on March 15 and 16. The club welcomed Ski Bundalong coach Brad Mitchell to teach slalom skiing, which involves a buoy obstacle course on the water. Lake Bog...

23 hours ago
Community

A good kitchen, a good community

A GOOD Kitchen has received three donations from local businesses and organisations in recognition of the service they provide to the Swan Hill community. Are-Able donated $750, Swan Hill Community Bank contributed $3000 and Swan Hill Masonic Lodge...

25 Mar 2025
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Yamagata exchange students rolling on Murray

STUDENTS from Swan Hill’s sister city Yamagata, in Japan, arrived last Wednesday eager to spend 10 days experiencing all the region has to offer with their host families and delegates. On Thursday, the students took their first tour of Swan Hill...

25 Mar 2025
Travel

Autumn tourism campaign launched

SWAN Hill Incorporated is launching a new tourism campaign, Escape, as part of No Matter the Season, highlighting the autumn experience in the rural city. As the days grow cooler and the vibrant colours of autumn set in, Swan Hill Inc is inviting...

25 Mar 2025
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Silo art trail safety push

A CORONER has recommended further road safety improvements following the deaths of two Swiss tourists from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident while visiting the Mallee silo art trail in 2023. The Coroners Court of Victoria was told...

25 Mar 2025
Community

Runners don tutus for fun run

RUNNERS donned tutus for Saturday’s Lake Boga Foreshore Parkrun, a tradition when the event lands on the 22nd of the month. Event director Sarah Crook said it was the group’s second tutu event for the year, with another coming up in November.“It...

25 Mar 2025
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Here’s some rain at last, but no more this week

SWAN Hill last week recorded its first drop of rain in more than 40 days with 24mm on Thursday and Friday. It was the first rainfall recorded since 31.4mm between February 3-5. It was also the highest daily falls since 37.6mm on December 26, 2023. So...

24 Mar 2025
politics

Labor endorses Olsen for Mallee

DISABILITY support worker Greg Olsen has been endorsed as Labor’s candidate for Mallee. He was made a life member of the Labor Party last year, after he was inspired to first join as a teenager when the Hawke Government was elected in 1983. Having...

24 Mar 2025
Farming and Environment

Blue-green algae detected within Lake Boga and Lake Charm

HIGH blue-green algae levels have been detected within Lake Boga and Lake Charm. Goulburn-Murray Water issued the warnings late last week for both waterways, saying it presents a risk to the health of humans and animals. “The algae detected are...

24 Mar 2025
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Call to keep up safe reversing

MOTORISTS have been urged to remain vigilant about driveway safety, and to maintain the success of 2024 and prevent the injury or death of children in driveways. The Coroners Court of Victoria did not record the death of a child in a driveway last...

24 Mar 2025
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Saleyards Road reconstruction begins

SWAN Hill Council has appointed a contractor to begin the reconstruction of Saleyards Road. Work will begin on Monday with an expected completion of mid-April.“The works will mean a closure to Saleyards Road affecting traffic coming from the Murray...

23 Mar 2025
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Mayors, executives bridging advocacy

THE mayors and chief executives of Swan Hill and Murray River councils have come together to make sure they are “both on the same page” with “ongoing advocacy” for a new Swan Hill bridge. Swan Hill Council Mayor Stuart King and chief executive Scott...

22 Mar 2025
Community

Learn history of towns at Nyah West and District Heritage Weekend

THE Nyah West and District Heritage Weekend will feature historical tours from Julie Sutton, a life-long resident with an interest in preserving the region’s past. Mrs Sutton has compiled photos of the towns from other residents along with oral...

22 Mar 2025
Community

In the saddle for Murrabit rodeo

MURRABIT is gearing up for its first rodeo, with big crowds expected in the small Murray River town next month. Presented by Murrabit Football Netball Club in conjunction with Woodall Rodeo Productions, the rodeo will be held on Saturday...

22 Mar 2025
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Coroner reveals findings on collision

A CANBERRA couple on a festive road trip to Adelaide just days before Christmas were killed instantly when their vehicle collided with a prime mover at 100km/h, a coronial investigation has found. Shanjing Xing and Kai Lun Chok departed their...

22 Mar 2025