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Peter Bannan

Tractor pull tradition set for strong return

ORGANISERS are pulling together final preparations for a Quambatook Easter tradition. The engines roar, the smoke rises and action heats up as the town hosts its 47th annual Australian Tractor Pull Championships on Easter Saturday (April 19)...

29 Mar 2025

politics

Federal Budget at a glance

ANOTHER two rounds of tax cuts, energy rebates, health and infrastructure spending are at the centre of this year’s Federal Budget.• Budget deficit of $27.6 billion this financial year. • Commonwealth gross debt to rise to $940 billion (33.7 per...

28 Mar 2025

politics

Taxpayers to get $10 a week cut

TAXPAYERS are being promised $10 a week of relief in a pre-election sweetener, as Jim Chalmers lays out the economic case for a second term of a Labor Government. In his fourth Federal Budget handed down on Tuesday night, weeks before Australians go...

28 Mar 2025

News

Preparations underway for new bridge

PRELIMINARY investigations including designs for a new Swan Hill bridge alignment and specialist studies have been completed. A Transport for NSW spokesperson said in partnership with Victoria’s Department of Transport and Planning, it was...

28 Mar 2025

News

Bravery award for crash rescue

A LOCAL who saved four people from a submerged vehicle in Swan Hill 10 years ago has finally been recognised for his bravery. Jordan Anderson was one of just 17 people to be honoured with Australian Bravery Decorations by the Governor-General...

28 Mar 2025

politics

MP to curb abusive comments

MEMBER for Northern Victoria Georgie Purcell says the “relentless waves” of abuse towards her on social media has “taken their toll”.The first-term Animal Justice Party MP announced on Tuesday that her comments section on Facebook would from now on...

28 Mar 2025

News

Black swan death claim as Purcell blasts duck hunting

A BLACK swan was killed on the opening day of the duck hunting season, according to Member for Northern Victoria Georgie Purcell.“Labor’s shameful duck slaughter commences today, and only hours into the season a black swan has already been killed...

28 Mar 2025

politics

Budget an election trick, says Webster

MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster has slammed the Federal Budget, saying it falls short on roads funding, health and cost-of-living pressures.“This is a tricky Budget from a tricky government that seeks to deflect blame for rivers of red ink while...

28 Mar 2025

News

Murray MP warns against 5G

MEMBER for Murrray Helen Dalton has warned 5G will cost lives in the bush. Mrs Dalton said it’s only a matter of time before someone in rural NSW dies because they can’t get through to 000 following the rollout of the 5G network. “5G just...

26 Mar 2025

Travel

Autumn tourism campaign launched

SWAN Hill Incorporated is launching a new tourism campaign, Escape, as part of No Matter the Season, highlighting the autumn experience in the rural city. As the days grow cooler and the vibrant colours of autumn set in, Swan Hill Inc is inviting...

25 Mar 2025

News

Here’s some rain at last, but no more this week

SWAN Hill last week recorded its first drop of rain in more than 40 days with 24mm on Thursday and Friday. It was the first rainfall recorded since 31.4mm between February 3-5. It was also the highest daily falls since 37.6mm on December 26, 2023. So...

24 Mar 2025

Farming and Environment

Blue-green algae detected within Lake Boga and Lake Charm

HIGH blue-green algae levels have been detected within Lake Boga and Lake Charm. Goulburn-Murray Water issued the warnings late last week for both waterways, saying it presents a risk to the health of humans and animals. “The algae detected are...

24 Mar 2025