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Michelle Brady

Family thankful for Royal Childrens Hospital

SWAN Hill resident Kelsey Looney will be forever thankful for the remarkable work of the Royal Children’s Hospital. Last month her newborn daughter, Matilda, was airlifted to Melbourne after falling seriously ill. Describing the situation as...

18 Apr 2025

News

Years of giving back on Good Friday

CHINKAPOOK resident Elaine McKay looks forward to participating in The Good Friday Appeal each year. Rain, hail or shine, she’s dedicated countless hours to the fundraiser, collecting for the Manangatang township. She proudly makes the 18 kilometre...

17 Apr 2025

Community

Evening event a fundraising solution

NEWLY enforced legislation has the potential to significantly impact roadside fundraising activities, ahead of this year’s Good Friday Appeal. Rural communities have been hit hard by the updated rules, following changes to the Road Safety (Traffic...

17 Apr 2025

News

Council approves subdivision

A TWO-lot subdivision in Robinvale has been given the green light of approval, despite council recommendations suggesting the application be refused. With Cr Philip Englefield declaring a conflict of interest, the remaining councillors were left to...

04 Apr 2025

News

Subdivision approved despite negative report

SWAN Hill Rural City Council has approved a planning application for the subdivision of farming land on the Murray Valley Highway, despite a council report recommending the application be rejected. While Councillor Lindsay Rogers declared a conflict...

29 Mar 2025

News

Residents call for safer speeds

WOOD Wood residents are petitioning to reduce the speed limit through their town, following a serious accident last year which left a teenager badly injured. The community is advocating to have the speed limit reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h, citing...

28 Mar 2025

Farming and Environment

Saleyards faces uncertain future

THE future of the Swan Hill saleyards remains uncertain, following the release of a strategic review which reveals it has been operating at a financial loss for many years. Swan Hill Rural City Council recently conducted a comprehensive independent...

23 Mar 2025

Community

Sea Lake Gala Day in successful return

THE Sea Lake and District community came together on Sunday to celebrate the return of Gala Day. Hosted by St Mary’s Primary School, the event aimed to encourage community connection and address social and geographical isolation, while providing...

22 Mar 2025

News

Funding sought for sports hub

SWAN Hill Rural City Council will apply for funding under the Federal Government’s Regional Precincts and Partnership Program. Council is seeking a grant of $6.8 million which would go towards the establishment of a two-storey sporting pavilion. The...

21 Mar 2025

Education

Achieving excellence at Swan Hill College

PROUDLY supporting around 750 students across its two campuses, Swan Hill College aims to ensure every student leaves feeling confident, capable, and ready to embark on their future pathway. As a Positive Behaviour school, core values Belonging, High...

14 Mar 2025

News

School set for Gala Day revival

St Mary’s Primary School is set to make its Gala Day post-COVID comeback. The event was made possible thanks to a Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal grant. Aimed to encourage community connection and address social and geographical isolation...

14 Mar 2025

Education

Supporting students’ success

St Mary’s Swan Hill believes every student is a success story waiting to be told. With their dedicated staff, innovative programs, and strong community spirit, St Mary’s provides a learning environment where students grow and thrive.“Our motto...

14 Mar 2025