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Australia starves without diesel
MALLEE residents and farmers contacted me during this sitting fortnight in Canberra. They are very concerned about rising local fuel prices, fuel shortages and reports…
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Leadership, integrity and community service
BARRY RYAN ( 4 July 1934–20 February 2026) THE passing of Barry John Ryan on 20 February 2026 closed the life of one of Swan Hill’s outstanding business administrators and…
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Mayor’s column
Rainfall event Last week, our region experienced significant rainfall on 1–2 March, with 78.4mm falling in just two days - nearly five times the long-term March average. With the ground…
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Bowls Notes
MURRAY DOWNS Midweek Pennant concluded on Tuesday at Lake Boga. In Division One, Murray Downs 2 defeated Murray Downs 1 in a closely contested match. The Murray Downs 2 team…
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All abilities netball scores goal
Netball for people of all abilities continues to grow in popularity, with a new program launching at the Swan Hill Stadium on Monday, March 2, with the program supported by…
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Fuel retailers under scrutiny
STATE and federal governments have implemented measures to prevent fuel retailers ripping off customers. Under the next phase of the Victorian Government Fair Fuel Plan, retailers are now required to…
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Celebration of cultural tapestries
GRATITUDE and belonging were the first words which sprung into writer Patrick Tucker's mind when asked about Portraits of Many Paths, which was launched in Swan Hill and Robinvale. Mr…
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Diesel dilemma
SURGING demand, not a lack of fuel landing on Australian shores, has caused prices to soar and bowsers to run dry this week, industry leaders and government ministers agree. Prices…
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Hosking calls time on VFF presidency
VICTORIAN Farmers Federation president Brett Hosking will step down at the end of his term, saying it is time for a new generation to lead the farming lobby after helping…
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Emergency drill tests safety procedures
A PLANNED emergency training exercise at Swan Hill Town Hall saw emergency services and council staff rehearse evacuation and response procedures on Wednesday. The exercise was organised by Swan Hill…
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Mallee rally routes reviewed
ALTERNATIVE routes for the Mallee Rally have been reviewed, according to the Victorian Government. The annual event, held on the bank of Lake Tyrrell, was abruptly stalled in 2019 after…