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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…
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No funding for schools
MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has accused the Victorian Government of pork barrelling, alleging schools in his safe seat have been shut out of…
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Meeting clash rejected
A PUSH to scrap a Murray River Council meeting during peak farming season has been shot down, with one councillor told to just put in…
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Not guilty plea for hit and run
A PIANGIL man alleged to have deliberately run over another man in a 4WD before stabbing a woman in February this year has pleaded not…
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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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Sport
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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.…
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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…
Entertainment
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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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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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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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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…