Moulamein Notes Measuring river health Moulamein notes: Fishing competition, Easter yabby races, Rice harvest, Coots and Kate, It’s a small world, River levels 15 Mar 2024
Opinion Snub an insult to community AT the VNI West community meetings in Tragowel and St Arnaud last week, farmers and their families highlighted the heavy toll the project is taking on them. They told of the emotional strain, due to the lack of transparency and the behaviour of... 15 Mar 2024
letters Setting the record straight I WOULD like to take the opportunity to express my gratitude and thanks to the many people from across your community who have made time to speak with me, either in person or on the phone, as I know this time of year is incredibly difficult for you... 15 Mar 2024
letters Basin Plan ads are misleading IT is difficult to trust politicians and governments, especially those that mislead their electorates and promote false information. The trust becomes even more difficult when you know, from personal lived experience, that governments are not being... 15 Mar 2024
letters Budget cuts will hurt our regions WITH a nightmare State Budget looming in May, it’s evident the Allan government is poised to inflict severe cuts on regional Victorians. Grassroots sporting groups, integral parts of our communities, face the brunt of the pain as grant funding... 15 Mar 2024
Opinion Church notes WHAT a beautiful weekend it was, buzzing with holidaymakers in our wonderful town and the region being blessed by all that was on offer. A big shout out to all the organisers of the different events, the heat was definitely on in more ways... 15 Mar 2024
News Boat explosion injures women TWO women were taken to hospital with minor burns after a speed boat “exploded” on Lake Meran, about 80km south of Swan Hill, on Monday. Emergency services were called to the incident about 5.20pm on March 11. Kerang CFA captain Ramon Steele said... 13 Mar 2024
Police and Courts Jail avoided: Grooming messages to boy, 15 A SEX fiend who groomed a teenage boy online has avoided jail. 15 Mar 2024
News Nomads love Culgoa pub FOR the owners of a humble Culgoa pub, it’s more than just serving a counter meal and tap beer. The Kaneira Hotel is also a place of rest and relaxation for passing travellers on the Calder Highway, and the heartbeat of a town populated by just 80... 16 Mar 2024
News Baby, look at us now THE importance of a strong midwifery department can’t be understated at Swan Hill District Health, with one specialist describing it as “where the next generation begins”.That is why SHDH has recently completed renovations to revamp their midwifery... 17 Mar 2024
Opinion Player protection a priority DAYS before the pill was bounced in the AFL’s Opening Round, the league made a strong statement surrounding their intention to protect players from brain injuries. There has been widespread condemnation of the sickening bump that saw North... 12 Mar 2024
Opinion Church notes, March 8 THIS year really has taken off with Easter only two weeks away and then this Labour Day long weekend. Many people will be travelling so let us pray for all those on the road that their travels are safe, that they have fun times and some... 08 Mar 2024
letters Approach to coots is callous I AM utterly disgusted and appalled by China Gibson, referring to his rave “Coots still coming” in Moulamein Notes (The Guardian, February 23).It is most unfortunate this man lives in NSW as in Victoria the Eurasian coot is a protected species. He... 08 Mar 2024
Moulamein Notes TransGrid sets up camp Moulamein Notes: TransGrid sets up camp, Coots not protected in rice crops, Fish competition, Easter Bowls tournament, River levels 08 Mar 2024
Opinion Meta decision is a blow to democracy Australia’s largest organisation of newspaper publishers has attacked the announcement by Meta that it will no longer negotiate deals with publishers once current agreements expire. Country Press... 07 Mar 2024
letters GP tax will hurt GP clinics across northern Victoria could be forced to close under Labor’s destructive GP payroll tax. I urge the Treasurer to immediately scrap the tax. It will severely impact regional GP clinics and the communities they serve. I met with... 01 Mar 2024
letters Ad spending flows THE latest Albanese government advertising campaign supports the view that tighter regulations are required over government advertising. Using taxpayer dollars on prime time television screens, the government is making emotive and inaccurate claims... 01 Mar 2024
Opinion Around the Churches AS we welcome autumn and say goodbye to the official summer for another year, let our thoughts and prayers be for all the firefighters, volunteers, emergency services and those affected by the recent and ongoing bushfires in regional... 01 Mar 2024
Opinion EV push to hurt regions THE comments attributed to a Swan Hill Toyota dealer in Tuesday’s The Guardian echo what I am hearing from car dealerships across the federal electorate of Mallee about Labor’s planned family car tax. Labor calls it a “fuel... 01 Mar 2024
Moulamein Notes Towers are coming our way Moulamein Notes: Towers are coming our way, Hay road bitumen again, Football-netball club fishing competition, Bowls season over, Easter Bowls tournament, Rice sheds upgrade, River levels 01 Mar 2024
letters Allan refuses to face Games inquiry THE inquiry into the cancellation of the Commonwealth Games this week reconvenes in Bendigo, the home of Premier Jacinta Allan. It’s fallout that continues over the Labor government’s decision to cancel the Games, costing Victorians $600... 01 Mar 2024