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Samantha James

Cat owners ‘feline’ good about new restrictions

CAT owners are being encouraged to provide suitable containment measures for that align with new requirements. Swan Hill District City Council public health and regulatory services coordinator Kelsie Corrie said cat owners have responded positively...

15 hours ago

Health

Mental health marathon

ONE man’s multi-marathon run from Mildura to Echuca will help fund outreach mental health services around the Swan Hill region. Forty-year-old Echuca builder Ben Welch will begin his four-day, 380km run on Monday to raise awareness and funds for...

28 Feb 2025

Community

Tip teams and support MRI

LOCALS can support the Mallee MRI Appeal and have a chance to win $1000 by entering the Central Murray Football and Netball League tipping competition. Entries to the 18-week tipping pool are available at the CMFNL office at the Swan Hill Basketball...

28 Feb 2025

Community

Harvest Heroes surpasses $50k

GRAIN growers have donated 170 tonnes of grain worth $53,000 over the peak harvest season to fund an MRI machine at Swan Hill District Health. Pearsons Group manager Darren Pearce said many growers who donated mentioned their challenges in accessing...

28 Feb 2025

Police and Courts

Police round-up

SWAN HILLTheft: About 4.30pm on Saturday, February 22, cricketers practising at the Swan Hill Showgrounds saw a person hanging around the changerooms. They later discovered cash had been stolen from their bags. Burglary: Between 6am and 12.30pm on...

28 Feb 2025

Police and Courts

Police warn of new scam

POLICE warned the community to stay vigilant as scammers find new and inventive methods. A new scam reported in the community, dubbed “Hey mum”, texts people with the persona of a child asking for money to get home, with the excuse that their...

22 Feb 2025

Police and Courts

Police beat

Crime from around the region. Swan Hill: Theft from motor vehicle, Vehicle theft. Gannawarra: Deception. Buloke: Burglary. AN offender gained entry to a vehicle parked in Pritchard Street and stole a laptop and Garmin just after 2am on Saturday, February 15.

21 Feb 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Pyramid Hill art show a success

THE Pyramid Hill Art Show attracted visitors from around the state over the weekend after a successful launch on Friday evening. Art show committee member Anne Grogan said the opening was attended by about 200 people eager to see the awards...

20 Feb 2025

Police and Courts

Fire deemed not suspicious

A FIRE that destroyed a home on Cadel Street Swan Hill soon after midnight on Monday February 17 has been deemed not suspicious. Swan Hill Police Acting Inspector Brian Hansen said no one was injured and the occupant was assisting investigators with...

18 Feb 2025

Community

Intoxication reform education session

THE SWAN Hill Aboriginal community has been invited to a lunch and public intoxication legal education session at the Salvation Army Community Hall at 12:30pm on Thursday, February 20. Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) senior engagement...

18 Feb 2025

Community

Centenaries amp up Nyah District reunion

NYAH District is celebrating a series of centenaries over the Anzac Day weekend with three days of community events. As the fire brigade, Memorial Hall and Grand Hotel turn 100, the Nyah District Heritage Committee is putting together a reunion...

16 Feb 2025

Community

Get active for MRI

NEW TOTAL: $1.76M Fundraiser bowls tournament SWAN Hill Bowls Club is inviting the community to support the Mallee MRI Appeal at their special fundraising tournament on Sunday, March 23. Organiser Lynda King said entries were already coming in to make...

15 Feb 2025