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Peter Bannan

Budget a farrago of fantasy, says Walsh

VULNERABLE families and children in rural and regional communities have little to celebrate in this year’s Federal Budget, according to Mallee Family Care. Meanwhile, Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh said the Budget was a “fa...

2 hours ago

politics

Councillors to push for financial support

MURRAY River Council will attend the Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly with one issue firmly on the agenda – getting its fair share. The council, at its ordinary meeting last week, resolved to submit a motion to the...

2 hours ago

News

LED scoreboards at Alan Garden Recreation Reserve

THE scores are in and it’s 10s on the board, after new LED scoreboards were installed at Alan Garden Recreation Reserve. The new additions were added to the two netball courts and football/cricket oval. Swan Hill Council Mayor Stuart King said the...

2 hours ago

News

Fire danger period restrictions ease

FIRE restrictions will be eased in north west Victoria next week, with cooler nights and rain on the way. The fire danger period will lift at 1am on Monday, April 7, for the Buloke, Gannawarra and Swan Hill municipalities. North west region deputy...

04 Apr 2025

Police and Courts

Father jailed for sexual assault

A YOUNG girl says sexual offending towards her by her father over an 18-month period made her sad, as she wondered why it happened to her and not anyone else. The father, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was jailed after having been found...

04 Apr 2025

News

Blue-green algae still a risk

WARNINGS for high levels of blue-green algae at Lake Boga are unlikely to be removed before the school holidays or Easter. The warnings for Lake Boga and Lake Charm were first published by Goulburn-Murray Water on March 20, with warning signs...

03 Apr 2025

politics

Emergency levy to fund bureaucrats, says Walsh

MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh says there is “no fairness or equity” with the expanded fire services levy, which now incorporates more emergency service agencies in Victoria.“It is not an emergency services tax, it is actually a tax to fund...

02 Apr 2025

politics

Farrer candidate to share her story

INDEPENDENT candidate for Farrer Michelle Milthorpe’s advocacy journey began when her daughters revealed they had been sexually abused by a trusted family friend. The traumatic experience set in motion years of uncertainty and heartache as her family...

02 Apr 2025

Police and Courts

Family violence drives crime spike

CRIME in the Swan Hill local government area has increased slightly compared to the previous year, with family violence the main culprit. According to Crime Statistics Agency, Swan Hill’s crime rate was up 1.4 per cent for the year ending December...

01 Apr 2025

News

Right waste into right bin

SWAN Hill residents have been urged to clean up their act after a recent bin audit uncovered significant contamination in recycling bins. Council director of infrastructure Leah Johnston said the audit identified several common mistakes, such as...

31 Mar 2025

News

Funding is step forward for victims of family violence

MALLEE Accommodation and Support Program has welcomed more support provided in this year’s Federal Budget for victims of gender-based violence. This week’s Budget announced $21.4 million over three years from 2025/26 to improve victim and...

31 Mar 2025

News

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