News
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No bookings needed for Loud at Library
YOUNG voices and vibrant performances will again fill Swan Hill Regional Library as Loud at the Library returns this month. The much-loved annual event, hosted…
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Dog’s Day Out arrives in the Mallee
THE iconic spluttering rumble of Lanz Bulldog Tractors is set to roar across Swan Hill and Woorinen next month, when the Mallee Steam, Oil and…
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Health alert issued after virus detected
MEMBERS of the Balranald community are being advised to take extra precautions ahead of the upcoming school holidays after an international virus was detected within…
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Overloaded bins result in missed collections
RESIDENTS across the Swan Hill municipality are being urged to check their kerbside bins after a rise in missed collections and warning notices. Swan Hill…
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Water debate at boiling point
A REGIONAL backlash is boiling over as frustrated farmers and community leaders prepare to take their fight against the Murray-Darling Basin Plan to the public…
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Celebrating Harmony Day
Drawing hundreds of locals to the picturesque Swan Hill Riverside Park, the 16th annual Harmony Day celebration was a resounding success. The park was transformed…
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Abida’s mission to empower migrant women
Abida Elahi grew up in Pakistan at an Air Force compound. Her father, an aeronautical engineer and instructor, placed great importance on education, a value…
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New scholarships give Mallee kids a shot at their dreams
FOURTEEN young people across the Mallee have been handed a life-changing boost, with new scholarships aimed at breaking down barriers to education and opportunity. Mallee…
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Windfall for extra homes
ROBINVALE is set for a housing boost after a multimillion-dollar project came in under budget, unlocking plans for two more homes to support key workers.…
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Sport
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Golf Notes
MURRAY DOWNS MEN’S Par – Thursday, March 12 Three grades were decided in last Thursday’s Par competition, with Shane Kelly (21) returning the best score…
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Swans adding to nest
The Moulamein Football Netball Club is calling on local teenagers to lace up their football boots, with the club urgently seeking more players to help…
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Smash hit
Top level tennis will return to Swan Hill next week, with the ITF ProTour Swan Hill Tennis International getting underway from Sunday at the Ken…
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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…
Entertainment
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A moving portrait of love after loss
IN a visually gentle yet emotionally intense drama, Reminders of Him tells the redeeming tale of what happens when you find unexpected love in the…
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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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Fines for not voting
A SURPRISE cash boost has landed in the coffers of Swan Hill Rural City Council, with more than $20,000 flowing in from residents who failed…
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Fuel security questioned
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster warns the fuel supply situation is “simply unsustainable”, blaming the Albanese Government for failing to prepare. “Communities across Mallee are…
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Flying high at country championships
THE Swan Hill Flyers left their mark at last weekend’s Junior Country Championships, with the U18 boys reaching the semi-finals and the U16 boys taking…
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Celebrating a century
SURROUNDED by family, friends, and fellow residents, Mary Livingstone celebrated a remarkable century of life at Logan Lodge on Sunday. The celebration saw generations of…
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Child protection bills pass Parliament
TWO landmark child protection bills passed the Victorian Parliament last week, introducing changes aimed at giving families more time to reunite and creating a new…
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Bold idea for silos
A BOLD plan to transform Swan Hill’s disused grain silos into a hospitality and accommodation hub is a step closer, with Swan Hill Rural City…
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Vintage cars roll into Moulamein
Vintage cars tour Moulamein Several Graham‑Paige cars rolled into town on Monday – and no, I hadn’t heard of them either. Around 30 keen motoring…
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Diesel underpins regional economies
THERE’S been no bigger federal issue this last week than fuel supplies to regional Australia. In Question Time last sitting fortnight, The Nationals and Coalition…
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Council touts strong start
SWAN Hill Rural City Council says it is “travelling well” after delivering a string of headline projects and a favourable budget result in its latest…
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Beloved community member turns 100
THE Swan Hill Racecourse Bowls Club was buzzing with excitement, warm wishes, and a palpable sense of history on Saturday, as nearly 130 friends, family,…