News
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Farley wins Farrer
ONE Nation has secured a history-making victory in the previously safe Coalition seat of Farrer, with David Farley claiming their first lower house win in…
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Bombers grounded by Swans
WANDELLA’S challenging welcome to the Central Murray Football Netball League continued on Saturday after suffering a 138-point loss to Swan Hill, who were looking to…
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Online policing forum
POLICE are urging residents across the region to log on and speak up at this year’s online Neighbourhood Policing Forum. The annual forum, hosted by…
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Cannabis drug bust
A 74-YEAR-OLD man accused of trafficking more than 100kg of cannabis has had an application to be released on bail refused. The Mildura Magistrates’ Court…
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Fresh coat for fading shopfronts
BALRANALD Shire Council is eyeing a facelift for tired main street businesses, with a new proposal aimed at breathing life back into struggling commercial precincts…
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Elite athletes visit school
TWO elite athletes will be at Tooleybuc Central School on Thursday as part of the Australian Olympic Committee’s Olympics Unleashed program, bringing messages of resilience,…
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When law meets life
JOURNEY through the people, cases and stories that shaped justice through Swan Hill’s history at the Folk-Law historical exhibition at the Swan Hill Regional Library…
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Robinvale flying doctors continues service
ROYAL Flying Doctor Service’s transport program has received a $3 million boost following support from the Robinvale community. The RFDS’s Community Transport Program officially launched…
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Dreaming big in Swan Hill
SWAN Hill’s business community has joined together for a month of ideas, innovation and connection. Swan Hill Rural City Council, Swan Hill Incorporated and the…
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Sport
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Bowls Notes
SWAN HILL The 60th Autumn/May Carnival at the Swan Hill Bowls Club began last Saturday in beautiful sunshine, attracting both local and visiting bowlers and…
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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.…
Entertainment
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Revisiting the King of Pop
THE highly anticipated biopic Michael hit Showbiz Swan Hill last week, promising an in-depth look at the legendary career of the late Michael Jackson. Prior…
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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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Around the churches
Anglican THE Men’s Shed at Nyah West had a successful sausage sizzle at Bunnings last Saturday. Funds raised will help to pay expenses such as…
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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…