News
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Annual rally steps back in time
TRACTORS were humming and steam engines rolling as large crowds gathered for the Mallee Steam, Oil and Machinery Club’s annual rally, where farming equipment from…
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Tooleybuc pillar recognised
PITCHING into the community is commonsense for Tooleybuc business owner Louise Hogan, who has been recognised for the countless hours she dedicates to helping others…
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Regatta prevails despite calm conditions
COMPETITORS from all corners of the country converged on Lake Boga last weekend for an annual Easter regatta that exceeded expectations given the current state…
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Local projects nominated
SWAN Hill is chasing national glory, and locals are being urged to get behind the drive. Swan Hill Rural City Council has secured five nominations…
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Dairy decline signals broader risk
BALRANALD Shire Mayor, Louie Zaffina, has warned the decline of irrigated dairy across the Murray–Darling Basin is an early indicator of a much broader risk…
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Standing on our own feet
THE Nationals Leader, Senator Matt Canavan, wants a patriotic ‘Australia on steroids’ and his address to the National Press Club on Wednesday echoed what I…
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Animal welfare
My name is Karen Collier, a RSPCA Victoria Inspector with 17 years’ experience, and I am proud to be the Team Leader for our North…
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A message from mayor Stuart King
A thriving Easter It was fantastic to see our municipality absolutely booming over the Easter long weekend, with locals and visitors alike making the most…
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Monitor damp haystacks
FARMERS are being reminded to monitor damp haystacks after recent rain caused spontaneous combustion of multiple stacks across the state. Country Fire Authority volunteers have…
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Sport
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Coffey’s home success
HARRY Coffey had yet another successful weekend, as he would win twice at two different venues across the state. The first win was in Caulfield…
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Golf Notes
MURRAY DOWNS MEN’S Par – Thursday, April 2 Seventy-six players turned out on the eve of the Easter long weekend for a Par round in…
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Central Murray Round 1 Football Previews
Kerang v Wandella LOCAL rivals Kerang and Wandella will clash for the first time in the Central Murray at Riverside Park in what is expected…
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Eagles fly into new season
THE Mallee Eagles won’t be rolling out the red carpet for rivals Balranald when the two clubs meet at Lalbert, with former Eagles coach Brent…
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Swans set to soar
It won’t just be our region’s footballers and netballers who will begin another campaign over the coming days, with the Swan Hill Soccer League’s senior…
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Bowlers hit the green for Easter tournament
THE Moulamein Bowlers Club Don Mertz Memorial three-bowl pairs competition rounded out the club’s Easter Tournament, after the William Houghton Memorial round on Good Friday.…
Entertainment
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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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Motown revival
AUDIENCES are preparing to relive the music that defined a generation as The Big Chillout, a joyous Motown experience arrives in Swan Hill on 17…
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A moving portrait of love after loss
IN a visually gentle yet emotionally intense drama, Reminders of Him tells the redeeming tale of what happens when you find unexpected love in the…
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A luminous reimagining of Shakespeare’s greatest loss
IN A tragedy that explores both love and loss, Hamnet premiered in Swan Hill this week, taking audiences on a devastating exploration of the heart-breaking…
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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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Advanced e:HEV tech
There’s a misconception out there that, in late-2021, Toyota was the first manufacturer to launch a petrol/electric hybrid passenger vehicle onto the Australian market. While…
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More diverse grants available
COMMUNITY groups, event organisers and local organisations across Swan Hill Rural City Council are being encouraged to explore the council’s refreshed grant programs, with more…
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Farmer shot, buried in shallow grave on own land
A BELOVED Ouyen farmer has been found shot dead and buried in a shallow grave on his own property, as police hunt those responsible for…
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Vibrant Easter atmosphere
Moulamein was buzzing throughout the Easter long-weekend. WHETHER you wanted to roll a few bowls, race a yabby, watch the duck race, join a fishing…
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Reforms for health results
FIRST Peoples in Victoria achieved public intoxication law reform in 2023 after decades of extensive community advocacy and the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in…
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Tennis tournament a smash hit
EASTER served up a smash hit in Robinvale as the town’s iconic tennis tournament wrapped up with thrilling matches, big crowds and a record fundraising…
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Push grows to seal major road
CALLS are growing to seal a road connecting Wakool to Moama, as councillors highlight safety concerns, heavy traffic, and the growing number of workers and…
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Kids quit swim lessons
CHILDREN are dropping out of swimming lessons far too early, leaving them at risk, according to new research from Life Saving Victoria. The study, published…
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Critical service opened
ACCESS to community alcohol and other drug services has expanded to Swan Hill, as First Peoples led Ngwala Willumbong opened its doors on Beveridge Street…
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Report empty fuel pumps
MALLEE communities are being urged to report empty fuel pumps as shortages continue to hit regional towns, even as the Federal Government insists the situation…