News
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Air tanker crash at Linga airbase
Authorities have launched an investigation after a single engine air tanker crashed at the Linga airbase yesterday, while supporting firefighting operations near Patchewollock. Emergency services…
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Boat ramp opens
A NEW boat ramp has officially opened at Murray Downs, delivering safer and more reliable river access for the local community and visitors. Transport for…
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Celebrating the new year
FOLLOWING a long break from official New Year’s Eve festivities, Swan Hill is set to ring in 2026 with a spectacular community celebration. The Swan…
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Preserving the region’s rich history
IN the quiet rooms of small town museums, where sunlight falls across timber worn by generations of hands, the Murray River Council has unveiled a…
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Custom homes for NDIS
SPECIALIST disability accommodation in Swan Hill has received a rare upgrade with three new custom modular builds ready for NDIS participants to move in this…
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Carnival lights up town
THE Nyah District Christmas Carnival returns tonight with a full program of live music, rides and festive attractions. For many performers, the event feels less…
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Transition turmoil
VICTORIA risks overnight blackouts and energy shortages due to the delay of key projects, including the VNI West transmission line, according to a scathing report…
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Moulamein dusts off its racing attire
MOULAMEIN will dust off its picnic rugs and fascinators, with the 144th running of the Moulamein Cup set to bring a festive buzz to the…
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Deputy role crucial
FILLING the position of deputy mayor is essential for effective leadership, particularly as the council enters a crucial year in its political cycle, according to…
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Sport
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Pioneers begin football journey
THE Bendigo Pioneers have hit the ground running ahead of their 2026 Coates Talent League campaign, with the club descending on Swan Hill for their…
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Two shot victory
RACECOURSE was able to scrape past Barham last Saturday, in a difficult win where only two shots separated the sides. The green and gold outfit…
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Tigers return to winner’s list
Woorinen v Murrabit WOORINEN kept their finals hopes alive with a hard-fought four-wicket win over Murrabit on the weekend. Batting second, the Tigers chased down…
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Blues climb to top spot
RSL have climbed to the top of the SHDCA A grade ladder after defeating the previously unbeaten Barham-Koondrook by 39 runs on the weekend. The…
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Blue ribbon for Little Athletics
RECORDS fell thick and fast at the Swan Hill Little Athletics Centre’s annual Battle of the Borders on Sunday, with young athletes from across the…
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Think of the possibilities
For local football and netball supporters, a brave new world is soon to be upon us. We have all known, for several months now, that…
Entertainment
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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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Lifting lid on locker-room
ENCOURAGING young people, and especially young men, to read can be troubled affair. However, a recent survey reveals that when young males do read, they…
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Nyah West farewells devoted son
NYAH West will pause on Friday to farewell one of its most devoted sons, Frank “Norm” Bodinnar OAM. Norm died on 25 November, aged 89.…
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VIVID participants shine in first concert
VIVID participants took centre stage on Tuesday morning for their inaugural end of year concert. The high-energy showcase featured singing, dancing and a mix of…
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Magical display
ELF Village, Candy Lane, Gingerbread City and a playful Toyland have transformed the Swan Hill Town Hall into a Christmas Wonderland. Now in its fourth…
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Harvesters urged to monitor conditions
THE Rural Fire Service is urging Mid Murray Zone farmers to closely monitor weather conditions to help prevent the ignition of crop fires during harvest…
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Total fire ban declared for the Mallee tomorrow
A TOTAL fire ban has been declared for the Mallee tomorrow. Tomorrow’s conditions in the western and central parts of Victoria will be dry and…
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Grateful for confidence
THE next Swan Hill Rural City mayor would have big shoes to fill, but newly elected deputy mayor Terry Jennings doesn’t have his sights on…