News
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Trade deal stalemate
AUSTRALIA has been unable to strike a free trade deal with the European Union over access for agricultural products, with another round of negotiations set…
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New Ford museum gets traction
THE region’s newest tourist attraction officially launched this month, and what a big attraction it was. Ron Dehne’s tractor museum drew big crowds to Nyah as…
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Sign up for Nature Stewards program
SWAN HILL Rural City Council is looking for environmentally aware locals to sign up for their upcoming Nature Stewards program. Council has partnered with Victorian…
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The Kokoda experience is a real wake-up call
PETER Walsh didn’t know it, yet. But what he thought he knew was about to prove it was nowhere near enough. Because what he thought…
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Super day of community activities
THIS Sunday in Quambatook is set to be a super day out of community activities. The Super Sunday is thanks to flood-relief funding from Neighbourhood…
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Firies recruitment
FOREST Fire Management is looking for people across Victoria’s north west who are keen to work outdoors, learn new skills, and help protect the community…
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Ageing concerns for the Mallee
MORE than 100 providers, peak body representatives and politicians on Thursday gathered in Mildura to delve into recent legislation changes impacting the aged-care sector. By…
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Check often for child car seat safety
SWAN Hill parents have been urged to regularly check the fit, safety rating and rules for child car seats. The advice follows the release of…
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Fijian volunteers boost CFA ranks
Fiji has contributed more than just much-needed additional labour to the communities of the Swan Hill region, with eight Fijian Country Fire Authority (CFA) members…
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Flood funds timing questioned
LEADERS in flood-ravaged communities are reeling after the Victorian Government failed to ask for any advance disaster relief payments offered by the Commonwealth. The State…









