News
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Dry April
SWAN Hill has finally had a drink, but the drought warning signs are far from over. The district recorded just 1.2mm of rain in April,…
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New skills and hot brews
CUSTOMERS of Swan Hill’s newest cafes can get their morning coffee with a side of supporting budding baristas to learn job-ready skills. My Plan Connect…
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Budget gap widens
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has welcomed parts of the state budget but says regional communities are still being left behind. The council has acknowledged…
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Measles detected
A FRESH measles warning has been issued after four new cases were recorded across Victoria, including one linked to the Loddon Mallee region. Health authorities…
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Container deposit competition returns
THERE’S another chance for Victorians to turn their recycling into real cash, with Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) Win A Million Cents competition back…
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Budget splash leaves Swan Hill empty-handed
SWAN Hill has been left out in the cold in the 2026/27 Victorian budget, despite a multibillion-dollar focus on easing cost-of-living pressures. Treasurer Jaclyn Symes…
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A life‑changing trek
MOULAMEIN resident and Year 11 student Sophie Bennett has been successful in winning a Sinclair Scholarship and will participate in the Kokoda trek in the…
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Celebrating the heart of healthcare
SWAN Hill District Health is proud to celebrate and acknowledge the remarkable dedication, skill and compassion of its midwives and nurses as part of International…
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Cinema for a cause
A NIGHT of fun, chocolate, and community service was on the cards for the hundreds of locals who flocked to Showbiz Cinemas last Thursday for…
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Sport
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Golf Notes
MURRAY DOWNS MENS Stableford – Thursday, 30 April A number of visiting golfers made their mark at the Murray Downs Golf and Country Club last…
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Demons’ big test against Eagles
NYAH-Nyah West United will face their biggest test since their round 1 loss to Woorinen when they host the Mallee Eagles tomorrow afternoon. Although the…
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For the love of the sport
The 60th annual Autumn/May Carnival is underway at the Swan Hill Bowls Club, with bowlers from across Victoria descending on the region for the club’s…
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Unknown battle ahead for Swans
Both Swan Hill’s men’s and women’s soccer sides will face unfamiliar opposition this weekend as they prepare to take on new opponents for the first…
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Blazing a trail
Racecourse lawn bowler Alannah Taylor is helping reshape perceptions of the sport locally, after representing Vic Country last weekend against several of Australia’s top competitors.…
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Tigers thrash disappointing Saints
SEA Lake Nandaly continued their unbeaten start to 2026 with a dominant 91-point win over St Arnaud thanks to an outstanding display of ball use,…
Entertainment
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Young talent takes centre stage
FOR the past 12 weeks the talented young performers of the community have been diligently preparing for the Swan Hill Theatre Group’s latest and highly…
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Cage comeback
FILMED against the picturesque backdrop of Sydney and Bangkok, the Australian sports drama Beast delivers a truly moving narrative centred around revenge, redemption, and family.…
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Sparks fly in high-energy thriller
A FORGOTTEN weapon from the past ignites a very modern kind of havoc in Fuze, a slick, high-stakes thriller that thrives on tension as much…
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Powerhouse performer reviving Tina Turner
FOR Fabio Cattafi, stepping onto the stage as the legendary Tina Turner is more than just a role, it’s a deep-seated passion and a lifetime…
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Enjoy music of Ella Fitzgerald
JAZZ powerhouse Nina Ferro says great music should feel effortless. But behind the swing and sparkle lies years of craft, discipline and heart. The acclaimed…
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Unmissable adventure into a new galaxy
FROM the floating observation facility known as the Gateway Galaxy to Princess Rosalina’s Luma-filled Comet Observatory, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie sets out to capture…
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No funding for schools
MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has accused the Victorian Government of pork barrelling, alleging schools in his safe seat have been shut out of…
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Meeting clash rejected
A PUSH to scrap a Murray River Council meeting during peak farming season has been shot down, with one councillor told to just put in…
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Not guilty plea for hit and run
A PIANGIL man alleged to have deliberately run over another man in a 4WD before stabbing a woman in February this year has pleaded not…
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Teachers pause strike plans
VICTORIAN teachers have agreed to pause rolling stop work actions for two weeks in a bid to maximize negotiation efforts. Negotiations between the government and…
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Surprise arrival for family
KERANG mum of two Tahkirra Chambers and partner Luke Russell are still enjoying the newborn bubble with week-old Marley, who made a surprise entry to…
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Farrer by-election candidates
Raissa Butkowski (Liberal) ALBURY City Councillor and lawyer Raissa Butkowski has focused on cost of living for her by-election campaign. The Liberal hopeful was confirmed…
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Airstrip expansion secures Flying Doctor future
BALRANALD Shire Council is pushing ahead with plans to expand the Balranald Aerodrome, investing ratepayer funds to secure a critical emergency lifeline. The move aims…
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The joy of three
WITH three children under the age of five, Sophie Gleeson’s life is a beautiful blur of early mornings, storytimes before bed, and the constant overwhelming…
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Mayor slams $63m water deal as basin towns ‘pay the price’
A $63 million water buyback has sparked outrage in the Murray–Darling Basin, with Balranald Shire Mayor Louie Zaffina accusing the system of rewarding profiteering while…
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Subdivision refusal anger
A ROW over planning powers has erupted after a tribunal knocked back a controversial subdivision, with the mayor blasting the decision as out of touch…