News
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Renowned pianist brings joy
MUSIC has a way of connecting generations and nowhere was that clearer than when internationally acclaimed pianist Tom Williams sat down to play for the…
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Shining a light on family violence
A STRIKING new feature will greet visitors at Swan Hill District Health’s 1860 Café this April, with the health service proudly hosting the Elephant in…
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Fuel thiefs strike
SWAN HILL Arson: POLICE are investigating a suspicious fire involving building debris and household items at a property on Murray Valley Highway on 5 April.…
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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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Engineering to entrepreneurship
Chengsi Li, known to many as Lane Li, grew up in a mid-sized city in northern China, not far from Beijing. His early life followed…
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Out and about: Celebrating Easter in Balranald
THE Easter Bunny stopped by the Balranald Discovery Centre over the weekend, hiding hundreds of Easter goodies around the tourist complex. Families from across the…
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Police search for missing man
POLICE have appealed for public help assistance to locate missing Ouyen man Richard. The 65-year-old was last seen on Hughs Street in Ouyen about 8am…
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Honours roll grows
A NEW batch of community names is set to be immortalised after Swan Hill Rural City Council ticked off additions to its official asset naming…
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Regional hearts deliver millions for sick kids
REGIONAL Victoria has once again dug deep, helping power the 95th Good Friday Appeal to a record-breaking $25.2 million. Country communities across Victoria and southern…
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Sport
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Bowlers hit the green for Easter tournament
THE Moulamein Bowlers Club Don Mertz Memorial three-bowl pairs competition rounded out the club’s Easter Tournament, after the William Houghton Memorial round on Good Friday.…
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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…
Entertainment
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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 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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Lake Boga levels changing
LAKE Boga residents and lake users have been told to brace for more frequent water level changes at Lake Boga, as authorities overhaul how key…
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Out and About: Swan Hill Easter Family Fun Day
Swan Hill’s main street was buzzing on Saturday as crowds turned out to celebrate Easter. Visitors and locals alike enjoyed a vibrant mix of market…
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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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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…