News
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Parking conundrum
THE boomgates are up at the underutilised Curlewis Street parking lot, as council takes steps to encourage visitors to the CBD to park in the…
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Golden night
AFTER a string of Golden Guitar awards nominations, a talented country music singer discovered at a Swan Hill library music event has finally hit the…
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Murray region research for river review
THE Murray Regional Strategy group will lead a well-researched submission from the Murray region for the 2026 Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review. The review will set…
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A better drive ahead
SWAN Hill Rural City Council is shifting into top gear in 2026, with roads again taking centre stage as multiple upgrades roll on or prepare…
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MDAS chief executive moves on
THE board of Mallee District Aboriginal Services announced on Thursday that chief executive officer Perlin Simon has moved on from the role. A spokesperson for…
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How have you fared through the heatwave?
The Guardian asked residents how they fared through record-breaking heat on Tuesday. *Garry Smyth from Pental Island: “All right, it’s summertime – you have to…
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Letters to the editor
Common-sense energy policy needed AS Victorians endure another severe heatwave, our energy grid is under strain and households and businesses are left wondering whether the…
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Plunge into horror-comedy chaos
Send Help MA15+ | 113 minutes A TAUT blend of survival drama and character study, Send Help is screening in Swan Hill this week, offering…
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Awaken the body
A BLEND of yoga, music and mantra will take centre stage at the Swan Hill Town Hall when Natalie from Swan Yoga Bliss joins Chakra…
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Sport
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Holyoak a champion again
TEN years after becoming the Murray Valley Champion of Champions, Mick Holyoak is back on top after edging out a determined Garry Armstrong in a…
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Pioneers hit ground running
THE Bendigo Pioneers returned to Swan Hill over the weekend for the club’s second Super Sunday training session of their pre-season. More than 250 players…
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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…
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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Celebrating community
AUSTRALIA Day has yet again been a wonderful occasion to celebrate our volunteers and outstanding community members, and welcome new citizens to our community. I…
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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…