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Peter Bannan

Riverfront precinct gets major boost

THE former GrainCorp silo site on Monash Drive in the Swan Hill riverfront precinct will be rezoned to facilitate future redevelopment. The silos have since been demolished, with just the grain shed remaining. Swan Hill Council director of...

15 Nov 2024

Farming and Environment

Growers shouldn’t be made to pay

FRUIT Fly Murray Valley has conceded there was no guarantee of ongoing government funding but said growers shouldn’t pick up the bill. The Fruit Fly Murray Valley Advisory Group, made up of industry and local government representatives, has been...

14 Nov 2024

Property News

Rental reforms to create fairer go for renters

THE Victorian Government is set to introduce a plethora of new rental reforms to ensure a “fairer go for renters”.Consumer Affairs Minister Gabrielle Williams recently announced renters would soon have an easier way to resolve landlord disputes...

13 Nov 2024

Farming and Environment

Doubt over future fruit fly controls

EFFORTS to combat Queensland fruit fly in the region remain uncertain after the Victorian Government’s decision to terminate funding for managing the pest from June next year. A spokesperson for Agriculture Victoria said the government had invested...

13 Nov 2024

News

16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence

THE Swan Hill community will unite again on November 25 to walk the talk against family violence. The annual walk will start at 11am from the corner of Rutherford and Campbell streets to the McCallum street clock tower. Participants have been urged to...

12 Nov 2024

News

Family violence the elephant in room

FAMILY violence is often something people struggle to talk about. Mallee Accommodation & Support Program and other local community organisations want to see that changed - which is why they are supporting Women’s Health Loddon Mallee’s The...

11 Nov 2024

Farming and Environment

Strong quality harvest underway

THE grain harvest is underway across the Swan Hill region as GrainCorp releases its third harvest update. Victorian receival sites have recorded 41,300 tonnes as of November 4.“In Victoria, deliveries are largely coming in across the northern Mallee...

10 Nov 2024

News

Workshop your grant writing

A GRANT writing expert will give local community groups a “common sense approach” when he holds a free hybrid workshop in Swan Hill on Wednesday. Consultant Keith Whelan will share his tips and offer advice to groups, at SuniTAFE from 5.30pm to...

10 Nov 2024

News

Posties want dog attacks crackdown

AUSTRALIA Post is calling on local councils to adopt stricter measures in response to the alarming number of dog-related incidents involving posties. New data has revealed more than 49 posties a week have fallen victim to dog-related incidents in the...

09 Nov 2024

News

Council switches on secure electricity price

MURRAY River Council has secured an electricity supply agreement to the end of 2030. The agreement is with Iberdrola Australia, as part of a buyer’s group facilitating a Power Purchase Agreement for 13 regional NSW councils. The agreement secures the...

09 Nov 2024

Water Sports

Learn kneeboarding, wakeboarding and foiling

LAKE Boga Water Ski Club is launching the new season with a family day and coaching sessions on Sunday. Existing members, ski enthusiasts and beginners will be given lessons in kneeboarding, wakeboarding and foiling. Club secretary Chris Lahy said...

08 Nov 2024

News

Growing support for special silent tribute

IT is the word itself – remembrance – you just don’t forget. That’s according to Swan Hill RSL president Viv Holland ahead of Remembrance Day on Monday.“It doesn’t take long for a community of people to forget what this is all about,” he...

08 Nov 2024