News
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Year in review: July
Tuesday, 1 July BULOKE Shire Council expressed its disappointment over the “absence of any substantive information” during a meeting initiated by Transmission Company Victoria. Council…
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Around the churches
Anglican LAST Sunday we had Swan Hill church in the air-conditioned hall, and the hall was available if people needed a cool place during this…
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What’s making news in Moulamein
Feeling the heat That’s the only way to describe this week. It’s not new. It’s just getting back to the old days that our grandparents…
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Out and about: at the Swan Hill Outdoor Pool
AS record high temperatures were set across the northwest of the state on Tuesday, including in Swan Hill, Council’s decision to waive pool fees for…
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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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Community-led housing moves forward
INVESTORS are being sought for the development of two homes in the Tower Hill Estate, as the Swan Hill Housing Action Committee moves to address…
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Nyah celebrates
Pictures: Di Martin The Nyah district community joined together to celebrate Australia Day with a community Lions Club breakfast and award ceremony, honouring local achievers.…
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Quiz for a cause
GIVE new purpose to the seemingly-useless pieces of information floating around your mind at the Swan Hill Rotary Sunrise Trivia and support leadership opportunities for…
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New campaign highlights sexual health
Cruisin’ for Condoms: Swan Hill’s Road Map to Safer Sex This February, Swan Hill District Health is making safer sex easier to access. In the…
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Sport
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Bowls Notes
MURRAY DOWNS Due to the high temperatures last Saturday, games were played in the morning to try and beat the heat. Friday night saw the…
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Top four battle continues
RACECOURSE are on the verge of playing finals for the first time in the Northern Valley Premier League, but their job is not done yet…
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The 19th Hole
MURRAY DOWNS MEN’S Stableford (Front 9) – Thursday, January 22 The coring work on the fairways was completed last week, with the back nine closed…
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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…
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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Blistering heatwave – new records set
SWAN Hill sweltered through record-breaking heat on Tuesday as temperatures surged to new highs across the Mallee. The Bureau of Meteorology recorded several record‑breaking temperatures…
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Dedicated community service awarded
ALONG with the annual Nyah District Lion’s Club Australia Day breakfast at Nyah West Park, the community celebrated the leaders who make a difference in…
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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…