News Veterans’ leader dies PASSIONATE veterans’ advocate Harold Heslop died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, aged 78. He has left a legacy for many men and women in the district, as the Vietnam Veterans Association Swan Hill sub-branch... 16 hours ago
News Classics defence to deter vandals SWAN Hill Council is hoping classical music will deter loitering and vandalism at a problematic CBD public toilet. The council said it continued to be “challenged” by vandalism at the McCallum Street toilets, opposite the Swan Hill Town Hall. Mayor... 17 hours ago
News Shire’s ‘bright’ future as elections near THE future is “bright” for Balranald Shire as it heads towards democratic elections after four years in administration, according to administrator Mike Colreavy. He said that included Euston and rural areas. “A lot of good people have participated... 17 hours ago
News Hometown hero award FORMER Balranald Shire Youth Mayor Jackson Bialobrzeski has been acknowledged for making his home town a better place for young people. The commerce student, studying on the Victorian Surf Coast, was named a dual winner of the 2024 Tom Harvey Award... 18 Mar 2024
Health Gastro outbreak at music festival A MUSIC festival at Donald has been hit by a worrying disease outbreak spread through infected faeces. The outbreak of shigellosis gastroenteritis disease has been confirmed at Esoteric Festival after revellers were warned about the dangerous and... 18 Mar 2024
News Stop river ad lies: Dalton MEMBER for Murray Helen Dalton has called on the Federal Government to pull the plug on a new Murray-Darling Basin television commercial. The independent MP labelled the multi-million-dollar, taxpayer-funded campaign as “dishonest and... 16 Mar 2024
Police and Courts Jail avoided: Grooming messages to boy, 15 A SEX fiend who groomed a teenage boy online has avoided jail. 15 Mar 2024
News Staff plea over pool closures BULOKE Council says it’s struggling to staff outdoor pools this time of the year, after multiple closures on the long weekend. Locals and tourists criticised the closures on the council’s Facebook page, before it was forced to issue a statement on... 15 Mar 2024
News Auction night for hospital appeal BERRIWILLOCK is gearing up for an Easter tradition as it prepares to host its annual Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal auction on March 28. With Max and Kate Nunn at the helm, this beloved event, which has been a staple of the community... 14 Mar 2024
News Boat explosion injures women TWO women were taken to hospital with minor burns after a speed boat “exploded” on Lake Meran, about 80km south of Swan Hill, on Monday. Emergency services were called to the incident about 5.20pm on March 11. Kerang CFA captain Ramon Steele said... 13 Mar 2024
News Listen to science and save native fish KEEN Swan Hill fisherman and chair of VRFish Rob Loats says it’s time to get on with the release of the carp herpes virus. He said the peak body representing the voice of recreational fishing in Victoria had been part of the research since day one... 13 Mar 2024
News Premium rise ‘modest’ AS health insurers begin implementing premium increases, Mildura Health Fund continues to offer some of the most competitive rates in Australia. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler approved an average 3 per cent sector-wide rise, and while many are... 13 Mar 2024