News
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NDIS overhaul concerns
A MAJOR overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has regional advocates warning vulnerable communities could be left behind. Health Minister Mark Butler has unveiled…
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Red Shield Appeal
ACROSS Australia, the sight of the Red Shield appearing outside local shops, and worn proudly by volunteers in their communities marks a special moment each…
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Around the churches
Anglican A FULL and active week lies ahead. Rev Julie will be celebrating Holy Communion at three of the four aged care facilities across the…
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Current affairs in print
IF you are writing a book that looks at the impact of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan on agriculture and rural communities, the best place to…
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News from Moulamein
The pews have it FARMERS have been looking for something to get more rainfall. When the Moulamein Catholic Church was sold recently, it had to…
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You heard it right
SWAN Hill’s Country Hearing Care has been recognised among the state’s best rural health providers after being named a finalist in the 2026 Victorian Rural…
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Ambo response times steady
AMBULANCE response times across Swan Hill remained largely steady over the past year, despite crews facing increasing pressure and longer waits for non-emergency callouts. New…
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Tourism town finalist
SWAN Hill has once again been named a finalist for the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards. The Victorian Tourism Industry Council awards aim to recognise…
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Saleyard turns profit
THE Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange is back in the black and looks set to post a profit for the 2025-26 financial year, after a…
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Sport
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Bowls Notes
SWAN HILL SWAN Hill Bowls Club recently welcomed a number of South Australian visitors travelling through Swan Hill, many of whom have enjoyed taking part…
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The 19th Hole
MURRAY DOWNS MEN’S Par – Thursday 21 May THE sun may be setting earlier these days, but that did not deter a strong field from…
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Top four at stake for Saints, Raiders
Finals aspirations and top-four ambitions will be firmly in the spotlight when Tooleybuc-Manangatang and Koondrook-Barham square off at Tooleybuc tomorrow. While both clubs will be…
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Fast start needed for Roos, Swans
WITH their seasons delicately balanced after five rounds, Balranald and Swan Hill enter tomorrow’s clash knowing a place inside the top eight could hinge on…
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Shean takes home award
SWAN Hill Trotting Club secretary Georgie Shean has been recognised for years of quality work, receiving the time-honoured Frank Ryan Memorial Award as the 2025…
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Dreams of a lifetime
Local water skier Kelly Atkinson will take a proud step forward in her lifelong journey in the sport when she represents Australia for the first…
Entertainment
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A triumphant return to the galaxy
AFTER years of expanding across streaming platforms, Star Wars returns to the silver screen for the first time since 2019 with The Mandalorian and Grogu,…
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From dreams to silver springs
THERE’S a special kind of magic required to step into the swirling shawls and unmistakable voice of Stevie Nicks, and for Nikki Canale, it’s a…
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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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Properties
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Lack of industrial land expected
THE Swan Hill municipality may experience both a shortage of industrial land and a limited number and diversity of vacant lots within Swan Hill in…
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New development encouraged
THREE new Robinvale dwellings have been approved for development at 33 Latje Road, with Swan Hill Rural City councillors encouraging similar developments in the area.…
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Taskforce rental crack down
A RENTING taskforce cracking down on non-compliant landlords holds all parties in the rental industry accountable, according to a Swan Hill real estate property manager.…
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Refined living
THIS three-bedroom home at 34 Thurla Street Swan Hill offers stylish, low-maintenance living in a quiet location, ideal for first-home buyers, young families or investors.…
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Next step for family is living in car
A MOTHER of two teenagers is on the brink of homelessness as scarce housing supply continues to strain the region. The Swan Hill local, who…
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BIG4 tackles worker housing shortage
BIG4 Swan Hill is addressing the region’s worker accommodation shortage with purpose-built housing. Swan Hill’s vacancy rate currently stands at approximately 0.26 per cent, which…
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Final attempt to stop major works
THE Nyah district community has taken a stand against the planned construction of levees to control the flow of water through the Murray River in…
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Celebrating 102 years
FOUR generations came together at Alcheringa Aged Care Home on Wednesday to celebrate a remarkable milestone, as family matriarch Kathleen ‘Nell’ Flight marked her 102nd…
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Digital Dreamtime
THE Art Gallery of Swan Hill is set to become a meeting place for colour, memory, and Country as Josh Muir’s Forever I Live exhibition…
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Square set for makeover
RESIDENTS are being invited to help shape the future of one of Robinvale’s key public spaces as plans progress for a major makeover of the…
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Cuppa helps boost support services
THE Swan Hill community turned out in full force on Tuesday to support a worthy cause at the Racecourse Bowls Club, with locals gathering for…
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Foot chase leads to arrest
A MAN accused of a string of domestic violence offences and an aggravated break and enter in the state’s Far West has faced court after…
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New inspector welcomed
A VETERAN country cop with deep family ties to the Murray region had stepped into one of the Mallee’s most important policing roles, vowing to…
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Driving community care
MURRAY Downs Golf and Country Club have continued their mission of servicing the community with a $15,000 donation to the Swan Hill Neighborhood House Community…
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Guy announces regional tour
GUY Sebastian is heading back to the regions, with the Australian music superstar announcing a massive national tour that includes a stop in Swan Hill…
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Budget ‘fails NW Victoria’
MALLEE Family Care has expressed deep disappointment with the Victorian Government’s 2026-27 State Budget, saying it falls well short of what is needed to address…