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Samantha James

Woman charged over unit fire

A WOMAN has been remanded to reappear at the Mildura Magistrate’s Court in April on charges of criminal damage by fire – arson for a fire that engulfed a Makepeace Street unit on Thursday evening. The 31-year-old woman appeared in court on Friday...

16 hours ago

Police and Courts

Drivers keep police busy

POLICE have issued a safety warning to motorists after reporting a spate of road offences on Tuesday – including a driver alleged to have been almost four times the legal blood-alcohol limit. According to police, the incidents included...

20 Jan 2025

Community

Staying cool at the pool

SUMMER at the Nyah District Community Swimming Pool is always action-packed, with the whole community enjoying recreation and fitness. While the team at the pool had already hosted its VICSWIM program, the Swan Hill Regional Library outreach van, and...

17 Jan 2025

News

Heat cooks meat hopper

A MEAT meal hopper was dumped after a fire started from a mechanical failure in the hammer mill process at Swan Hill Abattoirs on Tuesday afternoon. It took about 20 CFA crew more than two and a half hours to extinguish the fire, which caused heat in...

17 Jan 2025

News

Disabilities support win one for whole team

SWAN Hill Discoveries team has won the 2024 National Disability Award for Excellence in Regional and Remote Support at the Adelaide award ceremony. While founder and manager Jo O’Bree was overwhelmed to win in a national pool of regional support...

14 Jan 2025

year in review

Year in Review - August 2024

August in Swan Hill featured the vibrant Variety Bash, the Mallee Machinery Field Days’ successful FightMND fundraiser, and local challenges like firewood theft and community safety issues. Explore the full year in review!

03 Jan 2025

year in review

Year in Review - March 2024

From a farewell to a local arts legend to developments in health services and infrastructure, March 2024 saw a series of impactful moments in Swan Hill. Read on for a closer look at the month’s highlights!

31 Dec 2024

Arts and Entertainment

Artist McKay displays flair

ARTIST Betty McKay has partnered with the Porque team for their collection launch at The Federal Hotel on January 3. Ms McKay said she is very proud to be a part of this local collaboration as well as encouraging rural and regional creativity.“The...

30 Dec 2024

News

Fashion duo bring their unique style back home

SELF expression through clothing is about to get more individualised in Swan Hill, with Porque clothing brand’s collection launch at the Federal Hotel on January 3. Local boys Sam Fisher and Jack Woodward started Porque (pronounced POR-KAY) to make...

23 Dec 2024

Arts and Entertainment

Prizes for reading over summer

SAM JAMESCHILDREN and young adults can win prizes for reading and listening to audiobooks during the summer holidays thanks to the BIG Summer Read, with entries closing Friday, January 31, 2025. Open to people aged five to 18-years-old, everyone who...

22 Dec 2024

News

Art works imprinted with women’s life journey

JOELLE Whiting’s I’MPRINTED artwork is a culmination of five years of pomegranate prints that express her body’s journey through life. The Swan Hill artist submitted the artwork to Witch, Please!, an art exhibition by professional...

22 Dec 2024

Education

Fun activities for children over school holidays

THE Swan Hill Regional Library and the Regional Gallery are teaming up to provide fun and engaging activities for children throughout the school holidays. Making the most of their temporary residency in the library, the gallery has $5 art and craft...

21 Dec 2024