News
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Action-packed tractor pull
THE 49th Quambatook Tractor Pull has been hailed a major success, drawing a strong crowd on Easter Saturday despite cost‑of‑living pressures, high diesel prices and…
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Cash injection from non-voters
A SURPRISE cash boost has landed in the coffers of Swan Hill Rural City Council, with more than $20,000 flowing in from residents who failed…
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Funding crisis bites regions
REGIONAL councils in New South Wales warn residents could be slugged with massive rate hikes as a deepening federal funding shortfall threatens essential services. Councils…
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Cross-border record for GFA
THE Balranald Ex-Services Club launched the Easter long weekend festivities with their highly anticipated annual Good Friday Appeal. With the help of the wider Balranald…
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Moulamein bustling over Easter
YABBY races, photography exhibitions, bowls and river fun had Moulamein full of activity over Easter weekend, with visitors and locals making the most of the…
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Family reunites for annual Easter tradition
THE Johnson and Wright clans have returned to the stretch of Murray riverbank they have called home every Easter weekend for about 70 years. Matriarch…
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Bustling with Easter activities
Gallery exhibition THE gallery will be open on Easter Saturday, serving coffee and scones for anyone who would like to view the 150th celebration photos.…
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Water buybacks ‘wasteful’
A FRESH political fight has erupted over water buybacks in the Murray-Darling Basin, with farmers, the Coalition and the Federal Government at odds over their…
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Public reminded to lock vehicles
POLICE have reminded the community to secure and lock up vehicles and homes after an increased number of thefts reported in the last week. SWAN…
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Sport
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Speedway heats up in April meet
THE clay was flying off the track at the April Sonic Speedway meet on Sunday night, with crowds gathered in car boots and on picnic…
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Golfers hit the green
MURRAY DOWNS MEN’S 4BBB Stableford, Thursday, 26 March Eighty-four players teamed up for the 4BBB Stableford competition last week with Wayne Such ticking off a…
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All abilities netball a success
A MODIFIED netball program for people of all abilities has just concluded at The Stadium Swan Hill, after four weeks of foundational skills and friendly…
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Herbie drives double win
THERE’S nothing better on a balmy evening than being at the harness racing, and such was the case at Swan Hill on Tuesday when an…
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Easter regatta on Lake Boga
LAKE Boga is gearing up to host a significant sailing event this weekend as the Lake Boga Yacht Club presents its annual Easter regatta. The…
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Lions roar to first win
HAY claimed its first Central Murray A grade victory, overcoming Tyntynder in a physical opening round clash by 15 goals on Saturday. Despite both sides…
Entertainment
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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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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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Demolition for ageing amenities
WORKS to remove the decommissioned Swan Hill Showgrounds precinct northwest toilet block have commenced, addressing ongoing issues and safety concerns. Swan Hill Rural City Council…
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Students switch off in classrooms
ST MARY MacKillop College is urging a balanced approach to Victoria’s sweeping school device ban, warning education must go hand-in-hand with restriction. As the Victorian…
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Perfecting the chocolate recipe
A NEW chocolate store has arrived in Swan Hill just in time for Easter, offering handcrafted treats and artisanal creations that are set to delight…
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Fuel squeeze hits council works
RISING fuel costs are tightening the screws on Swan Hill Rural City Council operations, with infrastructure projects feeling the strain. Council’s director of infrastructure, Leah…
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RSL continues family legacy
IN a career spanning 28 seasons of senior cricket, the Swan Hill RSL Cricket Club marked a historic occasion by inducting Ryan Hinton into its…
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Decades without local Easter road fatality
ANNUAL road safety signs have reappeared across the community this week, as hopes rise for another Easter weekend without a road fatality. LJ Hooker Swan…
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Kerang Cup heats up
EASTER weekend in Kerang means one thing for the racing community: the Kerang Cup is right around the corner. Anticipation is building at the track,…
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Ollie’s brave battle
He should be chasing his big brother through the house, learning new words and filling the air with laughter. Instead, little Ollie Stap is lighting…
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Connection grows at gallery
FOUR months since its grand reopening, the Art Gallery of Swan Hill is continuing to see a steady stream of visitors walk through its newly…
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Tennis tournament hits 59 years
THE Robinvale Lawn Tennis Club is preparing to host its iconic Easter tournament tomorrow and Sunday. Held on the club’s 21 signature grass courts along…