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Buloke celebrates community
JENNY Newell has been named Buloke Shire Citizen of the Year 2026, recognised for decades of service and leadership in Sea Lake and across the…
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Raakajilm to rise from the ruins
THE bandy bandy snake, the pink cockatoo, and the largest Mallee bronze azure butterfly population in the world will need to find new homes due to bushfire ripping through 160…
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Mass fish death
HUNDREDS of fish have died near Weir 32 at Menindee this week as temperatures soared to about 50 degrees Celsius along the river and water temperatures climbed to about 28…
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Events and issues that made headlines in August 2025
Friday, 1 August • A 53-year-old man died following a light plane crash on a private property in Hatfield, north of Balranald. The incident unfolded on Wednesday afternoon, sending shockwaves…
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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 events that would one day…
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Further financial stress
TUESDAY brought another blow to homeowners with interest rates rising another quarter of a per cent, about $75 a month more if you’ve got a mortgage of $500,000. This is…
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Letters to the editor – have your say…
New school year AS a new school year approaches, I would like to wish our teachers, students, staff and families a great year ahead. Whether you are just starting your…
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Offenders targeted
MORE than 150 road offences were detected in the Swan Hill area over the Australia Day long weekend, according to Victoria Police. Operation Amity targeted speeding, impaired drivers, fatigue, distraction…
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Nats leader secure after spill bid falls flat
DAVID Littleproud will remain the leader of the Nationals Party after a backbencher's bid to unseat him failed to garner any support. Queensland MP Colin Boyce launched an attempt to…
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Farmers, business leaders invited to round table
BALRANALD residents will have the chance to speak directly with decision‑makers from Sydney about the region’s drought and seasonal condition challenges at a collaborative round table tomorrow. The session has…
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Christmas on the Rhine
With many families breaking away from traditional Christmas celebrations and exploring ways to connect so the whole family can relax, the idea of taking a family holiday away from home…