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William Reid

Fears grow for sinking highway site

CONCERNS are growing over the deteriorating condition of a section of the Murray Valley Highway in the northbound lane between Lake Boga and Swan Hill. The Guardian reported in the February 7 edition that drivers were concerned about the...

21 Feb 2025

Community

Enjoy Family Care barbecue

BALRANALD families are encouraged to attend a free community barbecue and playgroup session later this month. Hosted by Mallee Family Care the event will take place from 11am to 1:30pm on February 26 at Greenham Park Hall, Church St. Residents can...

20 Feb 2025

Education

Open day at Specialist School

SWAN HILL Specialist School held an open day on Saturday to showcase recent developments and renovations. School principal Jodi Walters said it was a success.“We opened our doors on Saturday morning with current students bringing their families on...

18 Feb 2025

Education

Schools back, teacher honoured

SCHOOL is back in session across New South Wales, and one local school is celebrating a much loved teacher’s anniversary. Balranald Central School and St Joseph Parish Primary School are amongst the schools welcoming new students for 2025. Nine new...

18 Feb 2025

Travel

The Grampians need your visit

AFTER months of uncertainty, the Halls Gap community is ready to welcome back tourists. Businesses and properties in the area came within kilometers of the flames as the fires peak in December, forcing residents and tourists to evacuate. With things...

14 Feb 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Snaping up turtle sculpture for Lake Meren

A NEW art installation will be welcomed to the Lake Meran foreshore next week. The installation is of an eastern long-necked turtle, a native species to the lake, which has been created from reused and recycled materials. The sculpture is set to be...

14 Feb 2025

Community

Balranald Town Garage Sale returns

THE Balranald Town Garage Sale is set to make a much-anticipated return in 2025. Organisers are urging residents to get involved, with it offering a fantastic opportunity to declutter and sell unwanted items while giving visitors the chance to grab...

12 Feb 2025

Community

Hook, line and sinker for Kyalite Fishing Classic

THE annual Kyalite Fishing Classic is set to make a splash once again, with hundreds of anglers gearing up to compete. Taking place from February 21 to 23, the event will see hundreds of anglers hit the Wakool River, all aiming to get one of the...

11 Feb 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Soweto Gospel Choir ring songs of freedom

THE internationally acclaimed Soweto Gospel Choir is set to light up Swan Hill town hall with their powerful performance, HOPE, on February 16. Their performance is a celebration of African gospel music, freedom songs, and iconic renditions that...

09 Feb 2025

Lifestyle

Photographer enhances nature’s display

WHEN a storm rolled through Swan Hill on Sunday evening most of the town sought shelter, but not Stephen Dyer. A resident with a passion for photography, Stephen ventured out to capture photos of the lightning as it moved over Swan Hill. Armed with...

07 Feb 2025

News

Storms wreak havoc

LARGE parts of the Mallee were hit hard during storms that caused widespread disruption across the region earlier this week. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday were the most intense days, with numerous call outs for help for downed trees, building damage and...

07 Feb 2025

Community

Gear up for fishing competition

THE countdown is on for one of the region’s most anticipated angling events. The Balranald Murrumbidgee Classic Fishing Competition 2025 is set to take place from March 28 to 30. Fisherman and enthusiasts from across the Shire are expected to converge...

05 Feb 2025