News
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Fuel retailers under scrutiny
STATE and federal governments have implemented measures to prevent fuel retailers ripping off customers. Under the next phase of the Victorian Government Fair Fuel Plan,…
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Celebration of cultural tapestries
GRATITUDE and belonging were the first words which sprung into writer Patrick Tucker’s mind when asked about Portraits of Many Paths, which was launched in…
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Diesel dilemma
SURGING demand, not a lack of fuel landing on Australian shores, has caused prices to soar and bowsers to run dry this week, industry leaders…
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Hosking calls time on VFF presidency
VICTORIAN Farmers Federation president Brett Hosking will step down at the end of his term, saying it is time for a new generation to lead…
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Emergency drill tests safety procedures
A PLANNED emergency training exercise at Swan Hill Town Hall saw emergency services and council staff rehearse evacuation and response procedures on Wednesday. The exercise…
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Mallee rally routes reviewed
ALTERNATIVE routes for the Mallee Rally have been reviewed, according to the Victorian Government. The annual event, held on the bank of Lake Tyrrell, was…
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Spikes impacting freight, industry
ROAD freighters warn that rising freight costs will have economy‑wide impacts, with no industry exempt. A Swan Hill Freight Agents spokesperson said the spiking cost…
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Heart of songwriting remains unchanged
AUSTRALIAN country music star Sara Storer has spent decades turning everyday bush moments into songs. The stories, she says, are everywhere. You just have to…
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Guns seized
A MAN has been charged with multiple firearm offences after police allegedly seized five unregistered guns from a rural property in Koraleigh. NSW Police executed…
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Sport
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All abilities netball scores goal
Netball for people of all abilities continues to grow in popularity, with a new program launching at the Swan Hill Stadium on Monday, March 2,…
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Raiders redemption
Barham-Koondrook have claimed redemption in dramatic fashion, edging out RSL in a thrilling finish to secure their first SHDCA A grade premiership on Saturday afternoon.…
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No Blues for RSL
RSL will play in their first grand final in eight seasons this weekend after thrashing St Mary’s-Tyntynder by 99 runs at Gurnett Oval on Saturday…
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Ram raid
MURRAY Downs have claimed their second Murray Valley Playing Area division one premiership in a row, with the Rams defeating Swan Hill by 23 shots…
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Rams make history
MURRAY Downs have claimed victory in their very first Northern Valley premiership with a nail-biting finish that went down to the very last end. The…
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Raiders rout Roodogs
Barham-Koondrook have stormed their way into this year’s SHDCA A grade grand final after a comprehensive eight-wicket win over a disappointing Ultima-TUF on Saturday. In…
Entertainment
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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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Grease lightning strikes twice
GREASE takes to the stage this Friday night at St Mary MacKillop College after nearly eight months in the making. School production co-ordinator, Talia Henderson,…
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Police probe suspicious fire
DETECTIVES are appealing for information after a suspicious house fire in Balranald early Friday morning. Emergency services were called to a home on Endeavour Drive…
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Police operation targets Robinvale
MORE than 50 people have been arrested nationwide and 168 charges laid during a national police crackdown targeting the Comanchero outlaw motorcycle gang. The national…
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Growers share the harvest
Have you got extra tomatoes, zucchinis, and vegetables in the garden? The Fresh Food Swap is the perfect place to share the harvest, meet fellow…
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Out and about: at Portraits of Many Paths
Portraits of Many Paths is a display of photographs and accompanying short stories which champion a range of rich local stories from Traditional Owners to…
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Record year for agriculture
AUSTRALIAN agriculture is set to reach a record $101.4 billion in gross production value in 2025-26 before easing in 2026-27, with both prices and output…
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Warm welcome for CWA Victoria president in Swan Hill
TEA, community spirit, and female empowerment were on the agenda at last week’s Country Women’s Association meeting when the organisation’s state president paid a visit…
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Police search for missing males
POLICE are appealing for public assistance in locating two missing males. Fourteen-year-old Byron was last seen in Swan Hill on 24 February. He is known…
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Town Hall fire drill
A PLANNED fire drill will take place at Swan Hill Town Hall tonight, Swan Hill Rural City Council, in partnership with the Country Fire Authority,…
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Dairy industry reunites
VICTORIA’S dairy farmers will again be represented by a single body, following a reunification agreement announced on Wednesday. The Victorian Farmers Federation confirmed that United…
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Grapes wither on the vine as rain risks harvest
HARVESTING of Australia’s billion-dollar table grape crop ground to a halt in Sunraysia this week as fruit growers hit by record rainfall braced for heavy…