News
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Vax rollout with measles on the rise
THE Mallee community is being urged to get on top of their measles vaccinations as the risk for the infectious disease increases. Thousands of free…
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Recognising International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day has a long and powerful history in Australia, reflecting more than a century of activism, reform and progress toward gender equality. The…
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Protecting the Gannawarra’s roadside native vegetation
GANNAWARRA Shire Council says complaints about the removal of protected roadside vegetation are being taken seriously and are under review. The council said it played…
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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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Workshop to shape drought resilience funding for Mallee communities
COMMUNITY groups in the Mallee are being invited to help shape how up to $900,000 in funding is spent to strengthen local drought resilience. The…
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Council planning figures praised
MORE than 95 per cent of planning applications were processed within 60 days in the final quarter of 2025, with councillors praising staff for delivering…
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Measles cases rise as health officials warn of vaccination gaps
HEALTH authorities are urging people to check their vaccination status as measles cases rise across Victoria. The Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit is calling on…
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Firewood collection areas now open
VICTORIANS can now collect free firewood for personal use from designated state forest firewood collection areas. Due to ongoing elevated fire risk, the season will…
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Expanding care at chemists
THE oral contraceptive pill will be available to women over 18 without a script at participating pharmacies from July, as the State Government expands the…
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Sport
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Rams make history
MURRAY Downs have claimed victory their very first Northern Valley premiership with a nail-biting finish that went down to the very last end. The final…
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One win from glory
2025-26 SWAN HILL & DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION A GRADE GRAND FINAL RSL v BARHAM-KOONDROOK SATURDAY, MARCH 7 SWAN HILL RECREATION RESERVE, 12.30pm Both Barham-Koondrook and…
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Barham-Koondrook Cricket Club Grand Final Player Profiles
BARHAM-KOONDROOK Lance Davidson – Right Hand Batsman Experienced opener who has been one of Barham-Koondrook’s most consistent performers this season. Has reached double figures in…
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Raiders roll 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…
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Bowls Notes
KERANG The Grand Final of the Northern Valley Competition between Cohuna Golf and Murray Downs was scheduled to be played at Kerang Bowling Club on…
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Raiders grand return
Redemption now beckons for Barham-Koondrook, who powered their way into this Saturday’s SHDCA A grade grand final with a ruthless thrashing of Ultima-TUF. The opportunity…
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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A new round of laughs
AFTER a brief spiritual journey to India to “find himself,” one of Australia’s best-loved comedians, Akmal Saleh, is back on home soil. And he’s back…
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Time out at Heritage Museum
FOLKS and families from far and wide came down to the Kerang Heritage Museum to marvel at the many relics of yesteryear. Despite a patch…
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Out and about: at the footy
CROWDS of supporters from a number of teams came down to watch the footy at Wandella Recreation Reserve, in what was the last preliminary finals…
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Help solve murder mystery
AUDIENCES will help Golden Rivers Theatre Group solve a musical murder mystery at their production of Oh, Horrors! It’s Murder!, showing through early August. Someone…
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Three blind mice bring midweek joy
THE unassuming thespians of the Dingwall Country Women’s Association called in to Glenarm last Wednesday to deliver a charmingly bespoke vaudeville performance. The oft-hilarious nursery…
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Year in review December
Tuesday, 2 December THE Victorian Government approved a key work plan for VHM Limited’s Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project in the Mallee. The…
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Tourist in your own backyard
Discover the beautiful New South Wales riverside town of Barham in The Murray River Region. A popular holiday destination, visitors to Barham can also enjoy…
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Date declared for Farrer by-election
THE by-election for Farrer will be held on Saturday 9 May, following the recent resignation of Sussan Ley who had held the seat since 2001.…
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VEC proposes new accessibility measures
THE Victorian Electoral Commission has proposed a range of reforms aimed at making voting more accessible, as part of its submission to the Victorian Parliament’s…
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Empowering parents to ignite their child’s future
PARENTS across the region are being encouraged to take an active role in shaping their child’s future as Murray Mallee LLEN prepares to host its…
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Police out in force across long weekend
POLICE are calling on drivers to take extra caution behind the wheel this month, as March continues to be the most dangerous period on Victorian…
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Wandella captain crowned MVP
WANDELLA’S Bohden McKnight capped off a remarkable season in Wednesday’s Swan Hill District’s Cricket Association’s Presentation with a clean sweep of the night’s most prestigious…
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Business as usual for saleyards
THE Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange is set to operate into 2027, with Mayor Stuart King stressing it was “business as usual” for the immediate…
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Agricultural land protection
IN my 1500 km travels to communities in the Mallee last week including Birchip, Sea Lake, Lake Boga, Swan Hill and Pyramid Hill, one after…
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Soaking rain boosts spirits
Rain at last They have been forecasting rain time and time again lately. They finally got it right. We ended up with 110 beautiful millimetres…