News Driving force behind confidence at the wheel A LOCAL driving program doesn’t just support young people – it can be the driving force for older people to give back. The TAC L2P Program assists disadvantaged Victorian learner drivers, aged 16-21... 1 hour ago
News Digital licence goes live VICTORIANS can now carry their driver licence on their phone as the state government begins its statewide rollout of the new format. More than 4.5 million Victorians who are fully licenced drivers, motorcyclists or heavy-vehicle operators are the... 18 May 2024
News Energy cold-callers given the boot REGIONAL residents will no longer be driven spare by the forceful tactics of door-to-door sales people and telemarketers working for energy companies. Member for Murray Plains Peter Wash said The Nationals had been successful in advocating for a ban... 18 May 2024
News Federal budget: what does it mean for you? A snapshot of the federal budget which includes: Cost of living, Taxes, Health, Welfare, Housing, Environment, Indigenous, Super, Education 17 May 2024
Farming and Environment EPA on hunt for illegal dumpers THE environmental regulator is urging people to dob in rubbish dumpers. Environmental Protection Authority northwest regional manager Paul Ratajczyk said anyone camping, mountain biking, hiking or just having a barbecue in the bush could do their... 16 May 2024
News You light it, you own it, CFA warns FIRE authorities are urging landowners to take extra precautions before lighting up after crews responded to more than 800 incidents of escaped burn-offs in the past year. With fire restrictions now lifted across the state, residents are taking the... 16 May 2024
News High praise from visitors PROLONGED hot weather at the start of the year affected the number of visitors to Balranald, according to council. Balranald Council was provided with an update at last month’s ordinary meeting on tourism, events, destination marketing and economic... 14 May 2024
News New cabin housing for healthcare workers A BARRIER to attracting healthcare workers to Balranald is set to be removed, with the NSW Government delivering worker accommodation. Communities across regional NSW now have their first look at a $45.3 million investment into key healthcare worker... 14 May 2024
News Users to guide bridge-work schedule THE Tooleybuc bridge will face closure in coming months so that essential maintenance works can be carried out. Community feedback has been sought for the second stage of the works to strengthen the bridge that spans the Murray River. Three options... 14 May 2024
News Open house celebrates community connection SWAN Hill Neighbourhood House will swing open its doors on Thursday to celebrate its importance in the community. More than 1000 Neighbourhood Houses across Australia will celebrate Neighbourhood House Week on May 13-19. It’s a nationwide... 12 May 2024
News Pooches get new sun protection THE Swan Hill dog park is set to unleash fetching new shade sails. The council will begin stage two works at the off-leash dog park on May 14 and 15. Council director of development and planning Michelle Grainger said the enhancements would see the... 10 May 2024
News RBA reprieve on interest rate SWAN Hill mortgage holders have breathed a sigh of relief after the Reserve Bank of Australia decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 4.35 per cent as inflation continues to moderate but decline slower than expected. The CPI grew by 3.6 per cent... 10 May 2024