News
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Draft tourism plan to go on public exhibition
BALRANALD Shire residents are urged to help shape the future of tourism in their community, with the council preparing to place a new five-year destination…
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Balranald prepares to celebrate national day
AUSTRALIA Day will be marked across the Balranald Shire on Monday, 26 January, with community celebrations and awards ceremonies planned for both Balranald and Euston.…
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Keep pools safe this summer: simple steps to stop crypto
THE Department of Health is urging Victorians to take simple steps to reduce the spread of cryptosporidiosis, a type of gastroenteritis, with cases expected to…
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Looking back at events and issues from February 2025
Tuesday, 4 February • Nyah and Sea Lake were without power the previous day after severe storms swept through the Mallee causing widespread damage and…
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Funding jackpot for Swan Hill region
SWAN Hill and surrounds have hit the jackpot – a $600,000 fund through the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal. And we are just one of…
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Amity Club winds up after successful decades
FOR 42 years, the Quambatook Amity Club gave local women a reason to come together, step away from daily life and give back to their…
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New purpose for Mallee service
MALLEE Accommodation and Support Program says it enters 2026 with a new purpose, but the same commitment to supporting Mallee communities. The diverse community service…
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Caution on fuel savings plan
MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh says while the latest suite of consumer reforms contains several positive measures for Victorian renters and consumers, the government…
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Surplus gives projects a $1.5m boost
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has approved the allocation of a $1.525 million rate surplus from the 2024-25 financial year following the finalisation of its…
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Sport
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Martial arts milestone at grading
MID Murray Martial Arts’ Onore Dojo wrapped up its end-of-year grading with an impressive display of dedication, discipline and spirit from students of all ages.…
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Daniels’ century gives Bulldogs the win
COREY Daniels produced his best knock this season by hitting a not-out, 101-run innings against Nyah District on Saturday. That performance was the pivotal moment…
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Netball star runs Woorinen clinic
THE next generation of Woorinen Tigers netballers were treated to a clinic with former Vixens and current London Mavericks player Emily Andrew. About 30 NetSetGO…
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RACECOURSE AIMS FOR VICTORY
RACECOURSE will hit the road for the final time in 2025, as they suit up to face Kerang before the Christmas break. The Green and…
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Exciting cricket lineup
ST MARYS TYNTYNDER V NYAH DISTRICT ST MARYS Tyntynder were too strong when they last faced Nyah District back in the first round, winning with…
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SEVEN HEAVEN OPPORTUNITY FOR BLUES
SWAN Hill RSL has the chance of making it seven straight wins in the competition this weekend. However, they will have to face the team…
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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Grants open for veteran support
GRANTS aimed at supporting veterans and preserving local war memorials are now open for RSLs, community groups, and not-for-profit organisations. The Veterans Capital Works grant…
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Government caps rates at CPI
THE Victorian Government has capped council rate increases at the forecast Consumer Price Index for next year of 2.75 per cent. Local Government Minister Nick…
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SES night rescue
A STRANDED boater was found asleep in his vessel on the Murray River after a night-long search near Pental Island on Christmas Day. Swan Hill…
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Speedway returns to Sonic
SONIC Speedway’s new track greeted drivers on Saturday night, delivering some very close and exciting racing. Sports Sedans provided tight competition, with local driver Zoey…
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Crime on rise in Swan Hill
CRIME in the Swan Hill local government area increased by 4.5 per cent in the past year. There were 1554 criminal incidents recorded in the…
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Year in review: January
Friday, 10 January • Sherree Curnow and her family were left “devastated” after their house in Woorinen South was gutted by fire on Friday, January…