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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,…
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Harmony Day showcases diversity
Swan Hill’s much‑loved Harmony Day celebration returns to Riverside Park tonight, marking its 16th year of honouring the region’s rich multicultural community. The free, family‑friendly…
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A new look at rural medicine
MEDICAL students have completed the first of their three-week rotation at Mallee District Aboriginal Services, working alongside Dr Leo Gnanaraj and the rest of the…
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Snoring struggle sparks local invention
DRIVEN by love, and a desperate need for rest, one husband has turned a nightly nuisance into a promising anti-snoring solution. Woomelang’s Phil Jobson, 73,…
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Shop pride on display
A SURGE of local pride is sweeping through shopfronts across the region, with more than $113,000 set to transform business facades in Swan Hill, Robinvale…
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Tougher penalties for ram-raids
CRIMINALS behind an alleged ram-raid on a Swan Hill tobacco shop in December could be jailed for up to two decades if found guilty. The…
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Petition to unmask mural
THE son of a prominent Victorian artist who had an association with Swan Hill is urging locals to support his petition to restore a mosaic…
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Author opens page on latest work
ACCLAIMED Australian author Mark Smith will visit Swan Hill later this month to discuss his new psychological thriller, Three Boys Gone. The event will be…
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Moulamein funding bid
MOULAMEIN could be set for a major infrastructure boost, with Murray River Council backing a nearly $2 million funding application to revitalise the town’s riverfront…
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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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Royal Commission push back
A FIERY clash in Federal Parliament has reignited the bitter fight over the future of the Murray-Darling Basin, with the federal environment minister rejecting claims…
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Duck hunting season opens
THE Victorian duck hunting season began this week with a small number of wetlands closed to shooters, but the decision has reignited the long-running battle…
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State of disrepair
RESIDENTS and local leaders are calling for the State Government to urgently address “dangerous” and ongoing defects on the Murray Valley Highway between Swan Hill…
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Farmers need fuel
CITY dwellers are being urged to swap their cars for public transport and the government to make public transport free as the fuel crisis lingers.…
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Cultural celebration
Helen Tuntar’s life has been guided by the values of family, community and care, which she carried from Delta State in Nigeria to Swan Hill.…
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Jail for screwdriver threat
A SWAN Hill woman who threatened a mother with a screwdriver in a supermarket car park while two young children sat in the car has…
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Big steps forward
THE next major step in revitalising Riverside Park in Swan Hill has been completed, with the famous 10 steps replaced and open to the public.…
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Buloke Lakes – Where the Mallee meets the water
Scattered across the Buloke Shire, these much-loved lakes offer a refreshing escape in the heart of the Mallee. From shady freshwater retreats to sandy edged…
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AFL great to share life lessons
CELEBRATED AFL premiership player Glenn Manton will share an insight into his experiences both on and off the field while exploring the personal, social, and…
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Arrests across the region
SWAN HILL Arrest: A 42-year-old male from Reservoir was arrested in Swan Hill in relation to the theft of a Mazda BT50 stolen from Barham…