News
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Barkman supports levy
BUSINESS veteran Phil Barkman has thrown his support behind Swan Hill’s special rate levy, warning that scrapping the funding model would hurt local businesses, jobs…
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V/Line punctuality plummets
SWAN Hill’s passenger train service has plunged to its worst on-time performance in almost a decade as Victoria’s free public transport rollout sparked a passenger…
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Art unites against cancer
THE Fight Cancer Foundation Swan Hill branch is making a return to the local art scene with its second annual Art Exhibition Fundraiser. Taking place…
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Ratepayers object to levy
A RATEPAYERS group has accused Swan Hill Rural City Council of over-taxing local operators, and questioning why a 10-year special rate was approved despite Swan…
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Hometown hero hopes for Precious Charm
FOR most jockeys, winning a Caulfield Cup would be the pinnacle of a career. For Swan Hill’s Harry Coffey, it sits among a growing list…
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Hobson ready for hometown racing
FOR Swan Hill trainer Nathan Hobson, the annual Swan Hill Racing Carnival is more than just three days of racing, it is an event that…
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Recognising sepsis symptoms
SEPSIS is a serious and potentially life-threatening medical emergency that can develop rapidly and without warning. It occurs when the body’s response to an infection…
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Style takes centre stage
FOR many racegoers, the excitement of the bet365 Swan Hill June Carnival is not limited to the confines of the track, with elegant dresses and…
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Funds for LGBTIQA+ community
MORE than a dozen organisations supporting Victoria’s LGBTIQA+ communities will share in a record $1.6 million funding boost from the Victorian Government, with regional areas…
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Sport
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Storm prevents Bombers take-off
ULTIMA continued their strong performances in their debut Central Murray season, with their third win coming against another former Golden Rivers foe in Wandalla by…
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Redbacks claim flag favouritism
WEDDERBURN are now officially the team to beat this year in the North Central Football League with the Redbacks remaining undefeated after defeating Sea Lake…
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Tigers bounce back
MACORNA returned to the winners’ list on Saturday with a hard-fought 19-point victory over Calivil United, but assistant coach Dean McGowan believes the Tigers still…
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Bowls Notes
SWAN HILL SWAN Hill Bowls Club recently welcomed a number of South Australian visitors travelling through Swan Hill, many of whom have enjoyed taking part…
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The 19th Hole
MURRAY DOWNS MEN’S Par – Thursday 21 May THE sun may be setting earlier these days, but that did not deter a strong field from…
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Top four at stake for Saints, Raiders
Finals aspirations and top-four ambitions will be firmly in the spotlight when Tooleybuc-Manangatang and Koondrook-Barham square off at Tooleybuc tomorrow. While both clubs will be…
Entertainment
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Internet horror done right
BORN from a single unsettling image that circulated the internet in 2019, Backrooms transforms digital folklore into a cinematic descent into isolation, paranoia, and the…
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A triumphant return to the galaxy
AFTER years of expanding across streaming platforms, Star Wars returns to the silver screen for the first time since 2019 with The Mandalorian and Grogu,…
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From dreams to silver springs
THERE’S a special kind of magic required to step into the swirling shawls and unmistakable voice of Stevie Nicks, and for Nikki Canale, it’s a…
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A sequel dressed to impress
TWO decades after the events of The Devil Wears Prada, Meryl Streep returns to the silver screen as Miranda Priestly, the formidable sovereign of the…
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Tina cabaret
THE Swan Hill Town Hall was transported back in time with the spectacular A Night With Tina, a drag cabaret honouring the late Tina Turner.…
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Revisiting the King of Pop
THE highly anticipated biopic Michael hit Showbiz Swan Hill last week, promising an in-depth look at the legendary career of the late Michael Jackson. Prior…
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Properties
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Lack of industrial land expected
THE Swan Hill municipality may experience both a shortage of industrial land and a limited number and diversity of vacant lots within Swan Hill in…
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New development encouraged
THREE new Robinvale dwellings have been approved for development at 33 Latje Road, with Swan Hill Rural City councillors encouraging similar developments in the area.…
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Taskforce rental crack down
A RENTING taskforce cracking down on non-compliant landlords holds all parties in the rental industry accountable, according to a Swan Hill real estate property manager.…
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Refined living
THIS three-bedroom home at 34 Thurla Street Swan Hill offers stylish, low-maintenance living in a quiet location, ideal for first-home buyers, young families or investors.…
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Next step for family is living in car
A MOTHER of two teenagers is on the brink of homelessness as scarce housing supply continues to strain the region. The Swan Hill local, who…
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BIG4 tackles worker housing shortage
BIG4 Swan Hill is addressing the region’s worker accommodation shortage with purpose-built housing. Swan Hill’s vacancy rate currently stands at approximately 0.26 per cent, which…
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Shortlisted for architecture awards
SWAN Hill is among more than 120 entrants that have been named in the shortlist for the Australian Institute of Architects 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards.…
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Leave the racing to the horses
RACEGOERS are encouraged to make the most of public transportation this weekend, especially if they plan on consuming alcohol. BusBiz chief operations officer Emma Pickering…
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Long weekend excitement as Racing Carnival returns
THE Swan Hill Racecourse will once again come alive over the June long weekend as the annual Swan Hill Racing Carnival returns, offering three days…
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MFC unveils reconciliation artwork
FAMILY service provider Mallee Family care has welcomed a new artwork in honour of National Reconciliation Week that will be used for their next reconciliation…
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Bridge impacts progress
MURRAY River Council has endorsed a planning objection allowing a manufactured home to be built on-site because oversized sections could not be transported across the…
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Driver injured in hit-and-run
A YOUNG mother was left injured, shaken and without a car after a hit-run driver allegedly sped through an intersection near Nyah before fleeing the…
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Warning of early fire season
VICTORIA could face an early and prolonged bushfire season this year, with authorities warning low rainfall and unusually dry conditions were already raising concerns across…
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North West REZ officially declared
THE North West Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) has been officially declared by the State Government, and remains essentially unchanged to that which was laid out…
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Pouring support into Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
THE Swan Hill community has once again rallied together for a good cause as the Swan Hill Regional Library hosted its annual Biggest Morning Tea.…
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Regional police training
VICTORIA Police has announced its first regional police training academy will be trialled in Mildura from next year. The concept of an academy was deemed…