News
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Teachers pause strike plans
VICTORIAN teachers have agreed to pause rolling stop work actions for two weeks in a bid to maximize negotiation efforts. Negotiations between the government and…
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Surprise arrival for family
KERANG mum of two Tahkirra Chambers and partner Luke Russell are still enjoying the newborn bubble with week-old Marley, who made a surprise entry to…
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Farrer by-election candidates
Raissa Butkowski (Liberal) ALBURY City Councillor and lawyer Raissa Butkowski has focused on cost of living for her by-election campaign. The Liberal hopeful was confirmed…
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Airstrip expansion secures Flying Doctor future
BALRANALD Shire Council is pushing ahead with plans to expand the Balranald Aerodrome, investing ratepayer funds to secure a critical emergency lifeline. The move aims…
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The joy of three
WITH three children under the age of five, Sophie Gleeson’s life is a beautiful blur of early mornings, storytimes before bed, and the constant overwhelming…
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Mayor slams $63m water deal as basin towns ‘pay the price’
A $63 million water buyback has sparked outrage in the Murray–Darling Basin, with Balranald Shire Mayor Louie Zaffina accusing the system of rewarding profiteering while…
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Subdivision refusal anger
A ROW over planning powers has erupted after a tribunal knocked back a controversial subdivision, with the mayor blasting the decision as out of touch…
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Passion for rural health care
NICOLE McKay has been a staple of the Swan Hill District Health Midwifery Unit since 2012 as both a registered midwife, clinical midwife consultant and,…
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Holistic care at heart of midwifery
FOR Sybila Keogh, midwifery is an essential service in connecting women with the healthcare system for holistic care. “I’m passionate about rural and remote healthcare,…
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Sport
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Tigers thrash disappointing Saints
SEA Lake Nandaly continued their unbeaten start to 2026 with a dominant 91-point win over St Arnaud thanks to an outstanding display of ball use,…
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Swans mixed results
The Swan Hill Soccer League enjoyed a mixed round of results over the weekend, highlighted by a dominant 5-2 win over rivals Border Raiders FC…
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Bowls Notes
MURRAY DOWNS Northern Valley Pennant 2025–26 season premiers Murray Downs travelled to Moama on the weekend to compete in the State Pennant playoffs, producing a…
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Golf Notes
MURRAY DOWNS MEN’S There’s been some recent discussion about the language golfers use on the course, whether it’s muttered after a bad shot or directed…
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Swans in season defining weekend
The Swan Hill men’s and women’s soccer teams will face early season defining games this weekend at the Ken Harrison Reserve, with the Swans both…
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Blues, Roos looking to bounce back
Balranald will go into tomorrow’s must win match against Kerang without several key players from their last start win over Lake Boga a fortnight ago.…
Entertainment
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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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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 special moment in every birth
HELPING women transition into parenthood and supporting them through a vulnerable, special time in their lives is what Tarli Pearse loves about her job. “Every…
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Building community connections
FOR Kelley Merrit becoming a midwife at Swan Hill District Health is about more than simply delivering babies, it’s an opportunity to build and foster…
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Farrer electorate gears up for polling day
VOTERS across the sprawling electorate of Farrer will head to polling booths on Saturday for a by‑election that has put one of regional Australia’s most…
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Responsible pet ownership campaign
A SPIKE in dog attacks has prompted Swan Hill Rural City Council to act, launching a major push to rein in roaming pets and protect…
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Bridge boost welcomed
THE Tooleybuc bridge project has taken a step forward, but local leaders say the Victorian Budget has left a critical regional priority behind. The Victorian…
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Empowering the next generation of responders
COMMUNITY members are gearing up to gain hands‑on experience and practical skills through the Girls on Fire Fire and Resilience program, which arrives in Balranald…
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Council demands Basin Plan reset
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has thrown its full support behind a sweeping overhaul of the Murray–Darling Basin Plan, warning the future of local communities,…
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Farm body calls for protections
VICTORIAN Farmers Federation recently released a protection plan calling on state leaders to commit to farmland protections in the lead up to the state election…
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Fuel crisis payment push
FARMERS are demanding a $1.3 billion lifeline as soaring fuel costs push many to the brink, warning food prices will rise if relief is not…
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Funding shortfall
A RECORD $1 billion roads blitz has been unveiled by the Victorian Government, promising to wipe out potholes and clean up the state’s busiest routes,…