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Saturday, April 19, 2025

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Picture perfect for Japanese visitors

VISITORS from Japanese sister city Yamagata continued their week of sight-seeing in the Mallee with visits to Sea Lake and Kangaroo Lake. Yamagata group chief leader Masaru Tanaka said the region was very different from his home where they were in...

28 Mar 2025
Travel

Autumn tourism campaign launched

SWAN Hill Incorporated is launching a new tourism campaign, Escape, as part of No Matter the Season, highlighting the autumn experience in the rural city. As the days grow cooler and the vibrant colours of autumn set in, Swan Hill Inc is inviting...

25 Mar 2025
News

Detached train causes delays

THE passenger carriages of the 6:54am VLine train departing from Swan Hill Railway Station detached from the controller car and came to a stop just south of Pental Island Road yesterday morning. The cause has been identified as a malfunction and...

21 Mar 2025
Travel

Weekend train service expands

EXTRA weekend services will be added to the Bendigo passenger train line. Premier Jacinta Allan joined Public and Active Transport Minister Gabrielle Williams in Ballarat on Friday to announce a new V/Line timetable that will make weekend shopping...

04 Mar 2025
Travel

Slow train sends people round bend

PERFORMANCE data for the Swan Hill train line has confirmed what passengers already know - it’s regularly running late. The latest data showed 81 per cent of services were on time in January, well below V/Line’s punctuality target of 92 per cent. The...

01 Mar 2025
Travel

On the buses for track upgrades

RAIL passengers will have to travel by bus for two weeks from tomorrow due to maintenance works on the Swan Hill train line. Buses will replace Bendigo, Echuca and Swan Hill line trains for the entire journey from tomorrow until Wednesday, March 5...

21 Feb 2025
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politics

Call for affordable regional travel

REGIONAL people should be provided subsidised travel options, says Farrer independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe. It comes as the Federal Governments announced it would consider acquiring Rex Airlines to ensure the continuity of regional air...

15 Feb 2025
Travel

The Grampians need your visit

AFTER months of uncertainty, the Halls Gap community is ready to welcome back tourists. Businesses and properties in the area came within kilometers of the flames as the fires peak in December, forcing residents and tourists to evacuate. With things...

14 Feb 2025
News

Just add salt for something special

LAKE Tyrrell was a tourism hotspot over the Christmas and new year period, with hundreds of domestic and international tourists taking advantage of the various sightseeing activities on offer. Victoria’s largest inland saltwater lake, extending...

19 Jan 2025
News

How art trail unearthed a gem for tourists

BULOKE Shire is fast becoming a tourist destination, with many flocking to the region over the Christmas and new year period, to explore the natural beauty of the shire. Buloke Tourism Board secretary Carolyn Olive said the board had been working...

18 Jan 2025
News

Stay levy a short straw

IN a change for Swan Hill’s tourism industry, Victoria’s levy on short-stay accommodation has started. Described as an effort to balance the needs of residents, tourists and the housing market, the Short Stay Levy Act 2024 came into effect on January...

14 Jan 2025
Branded Content

Road trip safety tips: How to avoid breakdowns on long drives

A road trip is a great way to explore Australia’s stunning landscapes and enjoy time on the open road. However, a breakdown can quickly turn an exciting journey into a stressful ordeal. Preparing your car and knowing what to do in case of trouble...

13 Jan 2025
Travel

Global honour for Murray

THE Murray River has been revealed as one of National Geographic’s Best of the World Destinations for 2025. Developed in close consultation with National Geographic’s travel team and international editors, the annual Best of the World Destinations...

27 Oct 2024
Travel

V/Line unveils eticket

SWAN Hill train passengers now have the option of travelling with a digital ticket. Public and Active Transport Minister Gabrielle Williams said eticketing would make taking a journey with V/Line easier – giving passengers the option to display...

06 Sep 2024
Travel

Train and road delays to and from Melbourne

COMMUTERS on public transport to and from Melbourne are being urged to allow an extra hour for their journeys ahead of trackwork and disruptions this weekend. Coaches are set to replace trains on the Bendigo/ Swan Hill/ Mildura services between...

30 Aug 2024
Travel

Warrnambool gets velocity, Swan Hill misses out

PASSENGERS along the Warrnambool V/Line route will soon board trains spruiked as “modern, reliable and accessible” – but Swan Hill will have to wait longer. Upgrades are underway on the line that V/Line described as having some of the “most...

27 Aug 2024
Business

Tooleybuc stops with reborn border pub

CROSSING the Tooleybuc Bridge as you leave Victoria and enter NSW, the Tooleybuc Country Club Hotel is the first building that grabs your attention with its art deco styling and bright white façade. It is also grabbing attention with the culinary...

10 Aug 2024