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Rock nostalgia
A POWERFUL live tribute celebrating one of music’s most iconic eras is set to sweep into Swan Hill, as the nationally acclaimed Starshine hits the…
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Swan Hill urged to quit for good
SMOKING rates in the Swan Hill region remain well above the Victorian average as health officials urge locals to use World No Tobacco Day as…
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Ruling deplored
ADVOCATES say the Federal Court’s decision to uphold the Nyah Floodplain Restoration Project highlights “serious flaws” in the government’s management of water recovery. Friends of…
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A message from Mayor Stuart King
National Volunteers Week AS WE celebrate National Volunteer Week, I would like to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to all volunteers across our municipality.…
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More than a jungle trek
FOR Swan Hill teenager Sophie Bennett, the Kokoda Trail is more than a gruelling jungle trek. It is a journey through her family’s wartime sacrifice…
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Coalition in fiery Budget reply
THE Coalition has promised to slash migration, scrap Labor’s climate policies and index tax brackets to inflation as it pitched itself as the better economic…
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Region has spoken, say mayors
VOTERS had delivered a blunt message to the major parties after One Nation’s win in Farrer, according to Murray River Council Mayor John Harvie. Mr…
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Regional leaders blast Budget
REGIONAL leaders, councils and Coalition MPs have launched a fierce attack on the Albanese Government’s fifth Federal Budget, claiming country Australia has again been left…
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On track for trip back in time
FOR travellers on the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre trains, the commute in the antique carriages is the experience as much as the destination. The carefully…
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Swans face first big test
AFTER collecting last year’s wooden spoon, Swan Hill has emerged as one of the Central Murray’s early surprise packets, charging to four straight wins to…
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Underdogs against Eagles
MALLEE EAGLES v TYNTYNDER THE Mallee Eagles will welcome back three key players for tomorrow’s clash against Tyntynder at Lalbert, with the home side expected…
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Bowls Notes
RACECOURSE JACKPOT bowls was played on Wednesday afternoon, and was won by Neville Smith and Wendy Bett, with two wins and a margin of +18…
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Spitty’s sister act
WHAT started as a sisterly showdown turned into one of the most memorable finishes in the history of the Murray Downs Golf & Country Club,…
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Must win for Swans, Kangas
SWAN Hill and the Cohuna Kangas will be hoping to solidify a spot in the top eight when the two clubs clash at the Alan…
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Central Murray Round 5 Netball Previews
MALLEE EAGLES v TYNTYNDER THE Mallee Eagles will go into tomorrow’s encounter with Tyntynder as red-hot favourites, despite the expected return of Bulldogs coach Demi…
Entertainment
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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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Young talent takes centre stage
FOR the past 12 weeks the talented young performers of the community have been diligently preparing for the Swan Hill Theatre Group’s latest and highly…
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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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Charity trek paddles in
MENTAL health awareness advocate Tony Pearce has completed the Swan Hill to Mildura stretch of his latest charity trek to support emergency service workers’ wellbeing.…
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Blues stave off determined Saints
KERANG held their nerve against a dogged Tooleybuc-Manangatang side to come away from Riverside Park with an 18-point win in a tense mid-ladder clash. Eager…
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MRI skills boost
WHILE awaiting the outcome of the funding for the new medical imaging service, Swan Hill District Health is continuing to strengthen its local diagnostic imaging…
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Unbeaten run continues
FIVE wins from the first five games is certainly a great way to start the 2026 season for NNW United, as they look towards revenge…
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Boost for childcare in border town
A MAJOR funding boost for childcare in Robinvale has been welcomed by Swan Hill Rural City Council, with the Murray Valley Aboriginal Co-operative set to…
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Council rejects industry rate relief plea
BALRANALD Council has rejected a push for industry-wide rate relief for dried vine fruit growers impacted by extreme weather, instead urging State and Federal Governments…
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Coalition fighting for relevance
THE Farrer by-election had shattered the myth of the “safe” rural seat, according to veteran political commentator Barrie Cassidy, who warned the Coalition was now…
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Farley hits ground running
ONE Nation’s newest MP wasted no time settling into federal politics, heading to Canberra last week to learn the ropes just days after his history-making…
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Local veteran earns Invictus call up
YEARS after leaving active service, Wayne Hale is once again preparing to represent the Green and Gold after being selected to compete in the Invictus…
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Dearest love story
THE recipe for a 70-year romance is so blindingly simple. Just ask Alan Dean. As he and wife Helen last Thursday celebrated their 70th wedding…