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Samantha James

Golf equality is the fair way

MURRAY Downs & Country Club celebrated its signing of the Golf Australia Women in Golf Charter with Kerang legend Bree Ogilvy and local players during last week’s NSW Open. Mrs Ogilvy said that all golfers are golfers, regardless of age, gender...

17 hours ago

News

Few issues on roads over weekend

DESPITE busy roads over the weekend, Swan Hill police report that drivers were well behaved and there were few issues. Acting Inspector Brian Hansen said the weekend was very successful from his point of view.“We’re really happy for the...

18 hours ago

Education

Rotary Ag program gets big tick

ST MARY McKillop student Indi O’Brien spent her holidays learning about the agriculture industry at Longerenong College in Horsham as part of the Defying the Drift program. Indi was sponsored by the Swan Hill Sunrise Rotary Club to attend the...

17 Nov 2024

News

Traffic lights aimed at Open congestion

TRAFFIC lights will be installed at the Swan Hill Bridge this weekend to manage the NSW Open traffic flow. The lights will operate during daylight hours at either side of the bridge. Swan Hill Highway Patrol Sergeant Zac Bull said drivers should...

15 Nov 2024

Police and Courts

Swan Hill police beat

On Friday, November 10 police intercepted a vehicle on Boldrewood Drive, Swan Hill. A search of the vehicle located a substance believed to be methyl amphetamine in a handbag. A 54-year-old female was arrested, charged and bailed...

15 Nov 2024

Business

Cheers to Country Club Hotel

TOOLEYBUC Country Club Hotel finished as a finalist in five categories of the Australian Hotels Association NSW Awards for Excellence 2024. Publican Laurene McKenzie said she and the team are very proud of getting the recognition above all pubs in...

13 Nov 2024

News

Full steam ahead for paddle boat

THE historic paddle steamer Melbourne is being refurbished by Echuca shipwright Adam Auditori for tourist cruises. Mr Auditori has worked on boats for 34 years and when he saw the PS Melbourne for sale in Mildura for the third time in its lifetime...

12 Nov 2024

News

Quick thinking helps halt school fire

PASSERS-by are being praised for their quick response to contain a fire at Nyah District Primary School about 5.30pm on Friday evening. CFA District 18 assistant chief fire officer Gavin Wright said five fire trucks responded to the scene and found...

12 Nov 2024

News

Student poem commemorates the fallen

SWAN Hill came together to commemorate Australian and Allied service people fallen in the line of duty, and their families for Remembrance Day on Monday. Emcee Warrant Officer Class Two Greg White (retired) led the service with the assistance of Swan...

12 Nov 2024

News

Look out for grain trains

ROAD users during harvest are advised to exercise caution at level crossings, and while sharing the road with trucks and heavy vehicles. During this year’s harvest, four return grain services will run per week on the Murray Basin line from Ararat to...

12 Nov 2024

News

Will for a difference

LOCAL law firm Beck Legal will donate $250 to the Mallee MRI Appeal for every adult resident of the Swan Hill region to make a new Will through their Will Power program. Beck Legal managing director Daniel Cole said the firm was aiming to raise...

09 Nov 2024

News

Crop destroyed in suspicious fire

A CROP fire at Blackwire Road on Saturday, November 2 is the latest to have occurred on the outskirts of Swan Hill since Monday, October 28. CFA District 18 Assistant Chief Fire Officer Gavin Wright said the fire spread rapidly through the standing...

08 Nov 2024