News
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Heart safe status
Wycheproof has been officially recognised as a Heart Safe Community. The announcement follows a year of focused efforts to improve cardiac arrest survival rates across…
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Council shelves hall sale
PLANS to sell the historic Annuello Hall have been abandoned, with Swan Hill Rural City Council voting instead to retain the small Mallee community building…
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Driving to success
Erin Decker is proof that you don’t need industry experience to make a meaningful impact in business – you just need determination, heart, and a…
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Family store legacy
RETAIL has run in Julie Davey’s family for five generations, from her grandfather to her grandchildren. Julie’s father started Loddon Valley Disposals in 1981, and…
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Burglaries from homes and businesses throughout region
SWAN HILL Burglaries: A MOTEL guest had two laptops and an iPad stolen from the main room of his suite while using the bathroom on…
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Prepare for a wicked experience
IN a night staged for fans and cinephiles alike, Showbiz Cinemas Swan Hill will host a special advance screening of the much-anticipated film Wicked: For…
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Trikers rev into town
The Aussie Trikefest has made it to Swan Hill for their biennial meet. The region has welcomed a large convoy of three-wheeled motorbikes as they…
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Decades of dedication
AFTER 30 years helping the community during times of need, Terry Fisher has retired from the State Emergency Service. Mr Fisher said he caught the…
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Mallee MRI appeal recognised
IN an age where community-focused journalism faces an almost existential uphill battle, campaigns like the Mallee MRI Appeal demonstrate the power of publications, dedicated to…
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Sport
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Friday night lights headline round 5
Murray Downs will be on the road today, as they take on reigning premiers Kerang under the night sky. It could not be a better…
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Flyers hit road to take on Braves
The Swan Hill Lady Flyers will return to the court tomorrow night when they take on the always competitive Bendigo Braves on the road. Despite…
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Bulldogs look to bite back
Murrabit v St Mary’s-Tyntynder ST Mary’s-Tyntynder will be determined to bounce back from last weekend’s disappointing 107-run loss when they travel to Murrabit and take…
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Roodogs, Raiders in top of table clash
Ultima-TUF and Barham-Koondrook will be out to continue their unbeaten starts to the season when the two clubs meet at the Alan Garden Reserve tomorrow…
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Cup day drama
Best mates Harry Coffey and Jye McNeil will have to wait another 12 months to determine bragging rights, after dead heating in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.…
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Racecourse gallop over Rams
RACECOURSE has stretched their winning streak to three straight games, defeating rivals Murray Downs on Saturday. The green and gold outfit won two of the…
Entertainment
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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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New horror flick a skin-crawling slow burn
Annabelle Fleming IF you enjoy slow paced movies with dark humour and a side of gore, then you will love Zach Creager’s mystery horror film…
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Lifting lid on locker-room
ENCOURAGING young people, and especially young men, to read can be troubled affair. However, a recent survey reveals that when young males do read, they…
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Spectacular supermoon
RESIDENTS across the region were treated to a spectacular moonlit display on Wednesday, as the Beaver Moon – also known as the Frost Moon -…
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Toilet block demolished
THE McCallum Street toilet block was demolished yesterday, marking the end of a quirky chapter in Swan Hill’s public amenities. Construction crews will return next…
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Dry October for Swan Hill
SWAN Hill has recorded its driest October in a decade. Just 4.4 millimetres fell in the rural city in the second month of spring –…
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Soaking up the beats
MUSIC took centre stage at this year’s Beats at the Bend music festival, held at Boundary Bend Memorial Park. Committee member and master of ceremonies…
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Akmal promises Swan Hill a night of chaos, courage and comedy
WHEN comedian Akmal Saleh hits the stage in Swan Hill later this month, don’t expect a tightly scripted routine or rehearsed punchlines. “It’s not really…
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Sheep producers driving renewed confidence
VICTORIAN farm confidence has surged to its highest level in more than a year, driven largely by strong sheep and lamb prices and improving seasonal…