News
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Patsy’s garden mystery
IN a quiet courtyard on Splatt Street, a leafy mystery waits to be solved. Resident Patsy Cleeland said the unknown sprout appeared a couple of…
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Pilot misjudged runway: report
A REPORT into the Linga airbase runway crash, which involved a small firefighting aircraft, has stressed the need for thorough preflight planning and for pilots…
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Community doyen crowned
AFTER being a pillar of her community for decades, esteemed nonagenarian Eva Cullen has been recognised as Citizen of the Year by the Manangatang Improvement…
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Urgent need for early intervention
THE Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) and its Balit Durn Durn Centre (BDDC) have launched BLKTRX, Victoria’s first online suicide prevention service directory…
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Leadership challenge
NATIONALS leader David Littleproud will face a leadership spill at Monday’s party room meeting, after Queensland MP Colin Boyce formally moved the motion and declared…
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Discover the last frontier in style, Antarctica awaits
Discover the ‘White Continent’, fabulous Antarctica and sail with Viking’s Antarctic Explorer voyage for thirteen magnificent days. Journey to the stunning Antarctic Peninsula, a landscape…
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Celebrating the people who make our community shine
A message from Mayor – Stuart King Celebrating the people who make our community shine Australia Day provides us with a meaningful opportunity to pause,…
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Meters found tampered
EVIDENCE of water meter tampering has been found in a recent program of inspections of 571 meters across Balranald shire. Contractors commissioned from outside the…
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Community leader remembered for dedication
LAKE Boga leader Rod Rudge has been remembered for his dedication and enthusiasm to serving the whole community over many years. Rod was a trusted…
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Sport
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Heat catches cricket out
Scorching temperatures have forced the Swan Hill & District Cricket Association to make an early and unprecedented decision on this weekend’s round of matches, with…
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Rams stumble
Murray Downs have fallen from top spot on the Northern Valley premier league ladder after a devastating five-shot loss to reigning premiers Kerang on Friday…
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Milestone moment for Mallee Murray cricket
MALLEE Murray cricket made history last Sunday as the representative side won their first ever VCCL under 18s title after a hard-earned five-wicket grand final…
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Bowls Notes
RACECOURSE Congratulations to Alannah Taylor on making the final of the ladies Champion of Champions, to be played on Sunday, February 1 at Murray Downs.…
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Rams host third Friday night game
MURRAY Downs will host the third Friday Night game today as they take on Kerang, hoping to secure a win and stay in first place.…
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The 19th Hole
MURRAY DOWNS MEN’S Stableford – Thursday, January 15 Bruce Wilson was the best in the field last Thursday, scoring 41 points in the stableford competition…
Entertainment
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INXS tribute set to rock Town Hall
FANS of one of Australia’s most iconic rock exports are in for a high-voltage treat, with The Australian INXS Tribute Show delivering a stadium-worthy experience…
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Fun-filled activities for the whole family
TODAY 6pm: Hunter & Hawk original production by MARRUK. A raw, unflicting and deeply human story about a young Wadi Wadi/Wamba Wamba teen. For tickets…
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Author drops-in to Robinvale
THE Robinvale Library is gearing up for a feel-good, laugh-out-loud literary afternoon with the launch of What Did I Miss?, the debut romantic comedy from…
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Gallery to celebrate creativity
SWAN Hill Regional Art Gallery is set to put the “art” in party when it hosts its gala dinner and art auction in October. The…
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Grease lightning strikes twice
GREASE takes to the stage this Friday night at St Mary MacKillop College after nearly eight months in the making. School production co-ordinator, Talia Henderson,…
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New horror flick a skin-crawling slow burn
Annabelle Fleming IF you enjoy slow paced movies with dark humour and a side of gore, then you will love Zach Creager’s mystery horror film…
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Out and about: Australia day in Swan Hill
DESPITE soaring afternoon temperatures, many friendly faces and Australian flags were spotted around Swan Hill on Australia Day, as people came from far, wide and…
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VHM backflip
VHM Limited has made a stunning reversal, tearing up a substantial binding offtake agreement with one of China’s largest state linked rare earth producers earlier…
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pool party postponed
HEADSPACE Swan Hill have postponed their 10th birthday celebrations today due to extreme temperatures, with a top of 48 forecast. The team at headspace said…
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Grave warning after children locked in hot cars
AS temperatures soared across the state on Saturday, Ambulance Victoria responded to 11 cases of children locked in cars, including one incident in the Loddon…
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Scorching heatwave to hit its peak
SERIOUS concerns are being raised about the health of residents, especially those who are vulnerable, as a prolonged and extreme heatwave peaks today. Temperatures are…
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Out and about: on Australia Day
RIVERSIDE Park was awash with green, gold and smiling faces on Australia Day as families, friends and strangers came together to celebrate. Pictures by Dianne…
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Sharing culture and stories
EMERGING community leaders showcased their culture at Shared Connections, bringing people from all walks of life together to learn from each other and build strong…
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Roof of health service damaged
A TEMPORARY emergency department is in operation after storms caused severe damage to the roof at the Balranald Multipurpose Service about 10pm last Monday. A…
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Community leaders celebrated
VOLUNTEER leaders were recognised for their contributions to the health and wellbeing of the Swan Hill community in the past year, as nominated by their…
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Sheep sale cancelled
SEVERE heat across the region has forced the cancellation of this week’s sheep sale at the Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange. The sale, scheduled for…