News
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Farm body calls for protections
VICTORIAN Farmers Federation recently released a protection plan calling on state leaders to commit to farmland protections in the lead up to the state election…
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Fuel crisis payment push
FARMERS are demanding a $1.3 billion lifeline as soaring fuel costs push many to the brink, warning food prices will rise if relief is not…
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Funding shortfall
A RECORD $1 billion roads blitz has been unveiled by the Victorian Government, promising to wipe out potholes and clean up the state’s busiest routes,…
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Twilight event comes to life
CHAPMAN Street precinct is set to come alive tonight as Swan Hill North Traders hosts its inaugural Twilight Event. The event promises to revitalise the…
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Housing subdivision approved
A SIX-lot subdivision in Swan Hill has been given the green light, paving the way for more low-density housing on a large corner site. Swan…
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Early voting opens for Farrer
EARLY voting for the Farrer by-election is open. Twelve candidates have been confirmed for the by-election including Liberal contender Raissa Butkowski, Independent Michelle Milthorpe, People…
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Three-car collision shocks workers
A DRIVER was taken to hospital with a shoulder injury, and three vehicles were damaged in a collision on Curlewis Street, Swan Hill, early Tuesday…
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News from around Moulamein
Great turnout for Anzac Day I HEARD there was around 130 people at our dawn service I must make it there one day. I’m only…
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Labour of love
THE last time Michael Slocum was in Swan Hill 50 years ago, he was performing in a band on the back of a truck on…
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Sport
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Bowls Notes
MURRAY DOWNS Northern Valley Pennant 2025–26 season premiers Murray Downs travelled to Moama on the weekend to compete in the State Pennant playoffs, producing a…
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Golf Notes
MURRAY DOWNS MEN’S There’s been some recent discussion about the language golfers use on the course, whether it’s muttered after a bad shot or directed…
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Swans in season defining weekend
The Swan Hill men’s and women’s soccer teams will face early season defining games this weekend at the Ken Harrison Reserve, with the Swans both…
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Blues, Roos looking to bounce back
Balranald will go into tomorrow’s must win match against Kerang without several key players from their last start win over Lake Boga a fortnight ago.…
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Swans, Lions fight for top spot
Both Swan Hill and Hay can take a massive step towards playing finals football when the two clubs meet in a top of the table…
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Central Murray Round 3 Netball Previews
Koondrook-Barham v Cohuna The Cohuna Kangas will be out to spoil Koondrook-Barham’s party tomorrow afternoon, when the two rivals clash at the Barham Rec. Reserve.…
Entertainment
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Cage comeback
FILMED against the picturesque backdrop of Sydney and Bangkok, the Australian sports drama Beast delivers a truly moving narrative centred around revenge, redemption, and family.…
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Sparks fly in high-energy thriller
A FORGOTTEN weapon from the past ignites a very modern kind of havoc in Fuze, a slick, high-stakes thriller that thrives on tension as much…
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Powerhouse performer reviving Tina Turner
FOR Fabio Cattafi, stepping onto the stage as the legendary Tina Turner is more than just a role, it’s a deep-seated passion and a lifetime…
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Enjoy music of Ella Fitzgerald
JAZZ powerhouse Nina Ferro says great music should feel effortless. But behind the swing and sparkle lies years of craft, discipline and heart. The acclaimed…
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Unmissable adventure into a new galaxy
FROM the floating observation facility known as the Gateway Galaxy to Princess Rosalina’s Luma-filled Comet Observatory, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie sets out to capture…
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Motown revival
AUDIENCES are preparing to relive the music that defined a generation as The Big Chillout, a joyous Motown experience arrives in Swan Hill on 17…
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Farrer race tightens
A POLITICAL shock result is looming in the bush, with veteran commentator Barrie Cassidy declaring the Farrer by-election could reshape Australian politics. The sprawling southwest…
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Council warns of cash crisis
MURRAY River Council has sounded the alarm on a looming financial cliff, warning it could run out of cash within two years unless the Federal…
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Clubs to tackle violence
CENTRAL Murray clubs will join the Pat Cronin Foundation Round for the first time this weekend, joining 78,000 footballers and netballers in a growing anti-violence…
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Business in the spotlight
SWAN Hill’s business community is gearing up for a month of ideas, innovation and connection. Swan Hill Rural City Council has joined forces with Swan…
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Mallee roads neglected
I AM pleased that the Swan Hill bridge passed another milestone on the long and winding road to replacement, thanks to the enabling $60 million…
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Decoding adult ADHD with May Health
MORE adults are being diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than ever before, and May Health, along with the Mildura Rural City Council, is holding…
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Respect road conditions
DRIVERS are being warned to check road conditions before travelling, with Balranald Shire Council urging motorists to respect closures or risk long delays and costly…
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Glass only bin scheme half full
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has joined a growing revolt against Victoria’s proposed fourth bin, warning households will be hit with higher costs for little…
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Push for funding
MEMBER for Mildura Jade Benham has called on the State Government to secure better support for regional Neighbourhood Houses. Neighbourhood Houses are run throughout the…
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Community pauses to remember
SWAN Hill turned out to commemorate the fallen and returned servicemen of the First and Second World War, and those in conflicts since. After a…