News
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Lake levels could impact skiing
CHANGING water levels are likely to impact recreational activities at Lake Boga, Kangaroo Lake and Lake Charm from July. Goulburn-Murray Water last week announced operational…
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Birthday milestone celebrated
FRIENDS, family and care workers past and present came together to celebrate the joint 70th birthdays of Maureen Hewitt and Chris Neill at Ellimatta on…
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Fire restrictions to end
FIRE restrictions will be lifted later this month in the Swan Hill and Gannawarra municipalities after what authorities say has been a long and challenging…
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Helping tidy up streets
RAIN may have delayed them, but McDonald’s Swan Hill kept their commitment to tidy up their community as part of Clean Up Australia Day. They…
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Man charged after rollover
A 28‑year‑old man has been charged with driving under the influence following a single‑vehicle rollover. Police located the driver, who was the sole occupant of…
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Spot’s farmyard mystery
SPOT, the lovable puppy created by Eric Hill, is bounding back onto the stage in a delightful live show designed to capture the hearts of…
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Farmers short on fuel
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster says Mallee farmers have warned the Middle East conflict is depriving them of the fuel needed to feed and clothe…
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Arrest for burglary
SWAN HILL Arrest: POLICE arrested a 19-year-old man on Thursday, 5 March and charged him with multiple offences including an aggravated burglary in Splatt Street,…
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Australia starves without diesel
MALLEE residents and farmers contacted me during this sitting fortnight in Canberra. They are very concerned about rising local fuel prices, fuel shortages and reports…
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Sport
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Stewart’s pole position
IN the busy pit lane during the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, technical delegate Stacey Stewart moved methodically between cars in the Porsche Carrera Cup…
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Golf Notes
MURRAY DOWNS MENS Stableford – Thursday, March 5 Just like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rick Rundell-Gordon announced he was back last Thursday with an emphatic 40-point effort…
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Rams shock win
Murray Downs 2 have stunned their senior clubmates to claim the Murray Valley Playing Area midweek pennant division one premiership, producing a major upset in…
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Bowls Notes
MURRAY DOWNS Midweek Pennant concluded on Tuesday at Lake Boga. In Division One, Murray Downs 2 defeated Murray Downs 1 in a closely contested match.…
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All abilities netball scores goal
Netball for people of all abilities continues to grow in popularity, with a new program launching at the Swan Hill Stadium on Monday, March 2,…
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Raiders redemption
Barham-Koondrook have claimed redemption in dramatic fashion, edging out RSL in a thrilling finish to secure their first SHDCA A grade premiership on Saturday afternoon.…
Entertainment
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A luminous reimagining of Shakespeare’s greatest loss
IN A tragedy that explores both love and loss, Hamnet premiered in Swan Hill this week, taking audiences on a devastating exploration of the heart-breaking…
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INXS tribute set to rock Town Hall
FANS of one of Australia’s most iconic rock exports are in for a high-voltage treat, with The Australian INXS Tribute Show delivering a stadium-worthy experience…
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Fun-filled activities for the whole family
TODAY 6pm: Hunter & Hawk original production by MARRUK. A raw, unflicting and deeply human story about a young Wadi Wadi/Wamba Wamba teen. For tickets…
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Author drops-in to Robinvale
THE Robinvale Library is gearing up for a feel-good, laugh-out-loud literary afternoon with the launch of What Did I Miss?, the debut romantic comedy from…
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Gallery to celebrate creativity
SWAN Hill Regional Art Gallery is set to put the “art” in party when it hosts its gala dinner and art auction in October. The…
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Grease lightning strikes twice
GREASE takes to the stage this Friday night at St Mary MacKillop College after nearly eight months in the making. School production co-ordinator, Talia Henderson,…
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Riverside Harmony Day
THE Swan Hill community will come together later this month to celebrate culture, music and food at the annual Harmony Day event at Riverside Park.…
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The art of making a killing
BLENDING crime, comedy, and a healthy dose of moral chaos, How to Make a Killing finds Glen Powell at the helm of a narrative where…
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Anglers reel in 260 fish
River to drop Normally I leave this till the river levels but this time I thought I had better put it up the top. The…
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Leadership, integrity and community service
BARRY RYAN ( 4 July 1934–20 February 2026) THE passing of Barry John Ryan on 20 February 2026 closed the life of one of Swan…
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Mayor’s column
Rainfall event Last week, our region experienced significant rainfall on 1–2 March, with 78.4mm falling in just two days – nearly five times the long-term…
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Fuel retailers under scrutiny
STATE and federal governments have implemented measures to prevent fuel retailers ripping off customers. Under the next phase of the Victorian Government Fair Fuel Plan,…
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Celebration of cultural tapestries
GRATITUDE and belonging were the first words which sprung into writer Patrick Tucker’s mind when asked about Portraits of Many Paths, which was launched in…
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Diesel dilemma
SURGING demand, not a lack of fuel landing on Australian shores, has caused prices to soar and bowsers to run dry this week, industry leaders…
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Hosking calls time on VFF presidency
VICTORIAN Farmers Federation president Brett Hosking will step down at the end of his term, saying it is time for a new generation to lead…
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Emergency drill tests safety procedures
A PLANNED emergency training exercise at Swan Hill Town Hall saw emergency services and council staff rehearse evacuation and response procedures on Wednesday. The exercise…