News
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Financial benefits of a tradie career start from day one, HIA says
ANALYSIS by the Housing Industry Association (HIA) shows that there can be immediate financial benefits for young people taking up a trade in comparison to…
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Candidates urged to get election ready
REGISTERED political parties and prospective candidates for the 2026 state election are being urged to familiarise themselves with the regulatory requirements and avoid costly mistakes…
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Water cheats fined
A CRACKDOWN on water theft in the Riverina has seen five licence holders hit with more than $77,000 in fines after allegedly taking huge volumes…
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Hopeful faults EU trade deal
THE recent trade deal between Australia and the European Union, which aims to make it easier and cheaper for both sides to buy and sell…
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Former student returns with a vision
A PASSIONATE advocate for comprehensive, localised rural health, Dr Jerry Abraham Alex has joined Swan Hill District Health with a vision for the primary health…
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Wheels on the bike go round and round
ONE day of riding to school wasn’t enough for St Joseph’s Primary School students, extending National Ride to School Day for the whole week. PE…
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Life honour for showstopping doyenne
FOLLOWING the Kerang U3A Community Concert, one of the most beloved long-term members of the Acting for Fun Group received a surprise honour. Odette Clavant…
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National barefoot waterskiing champs comes to Cohuna
WATERSKIING enthusiasts from across Australia will converge on Cohuna next month as the town hosts the 64th Australian National Barefoot Waterski Championships. Eight days of…
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Kerang U3A show shines
AROUND 150 people attended the annual Kerang University of the Third Age community concert, where joyous talents and passions took centre stage. Woven throughout the…
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Sport
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Golf Notes
KERANG Ladies Stableford – Wednesday, March 18 A small group of ladies played Stableford today. The winner was Jan Milne with 41 points, while the…
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League overhaul in the talks
GRASSROOTS football leaders warn league boundaries need reviewing to become “family-friendly” again or risk collapse. A working group to probe the future sustainability of clubs…
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Bowls Notes
KERANG CONGRATULATIONS to John Duckworth, Paul Taylor and Carol Pay, who were the only two-game winners at Social Bowls on Tuesday. The popular Black Duck…
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Swans adding to nest
The Moulamein Football Netball Club is calling on local teenagers to lace up their football boots, with the club urgently seeking more players to help…
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Golf Notes
KERANG Ladies Monthly Medal Stroke – Wednesday, March 11 THE ladies (15) finally made it onto the course in fine weather – possibly for the…
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Rams shock win
Murray Downs 2 have stunned their senior clubmates to claim the Murray Valley Playing Area midweek pennant division one premiership, producing a major upset in…
Entertainment
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Extraordinary collection of Tucker portraits
A RARE glimpse into the private world of one of Australia’s most influential artists is set to go on display in Swan Hill this week.…
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A moving portrait of love after loss
IN a visually gentle yet emotionally intense drama, Reminders of Him tells the redeeming tale of what happens when you find unexpected love in the…
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Extraordinary line-up comes back to life
THE Traveling Wilburys are finally hitting the stage – at least, in spirit – as The Traveling Wilburys Collection tribute brings one of rock’s most…
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Scream slashes into new era
SIDNEY Prescott proves she’s still in her final girl prime as she goes up against Ghostface once again, proving that survival isn’t just about making…
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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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Stormwater improvements for Kerang
KERANG’S central business district has received much needed new stormwater infrastructure, set to benefit residents and property owners. Work from late January to mid-March completed…
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Welcome to Country video launched
A new Gannawarra Welcome to Country video premiered at a community event on March 20. Over 40 people gathered to celebrate the children, youth, and…
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Opportunistic tool thefts continue
Swan Hill Theft from van PERSONAL items including a credit card, phone and computer were reportedly stolen from a tourist’s van on Monash Drive while…
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Free daytime electricity
SWAN Hill residents will soon be able to tap into free daytime electricity under a major new energy plan aimed at slashing household bills. The…
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Countdown to Murrabit Rodeo
THE Murrabit Rodeo is back, after a hugely successful inaugural staging last year, and billed as “bigger and better”. Last year the event drew around…
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Staying well this flu season
AS THE cooler months arrive, influenza (commonly known as the flu) becomes more common across Victoria. While many people think of the flu as a…
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Calls to widen deluge support
THERE are calls for the Victorian Government to widen its support for farmers and agri-businesses impacted by the March 2026 rain event across the Mallee.…
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Starray gives bang for buck
The Geely Starray EM-i sounds like something out of an old sci-fi movie. But it’s not and if you think that name is quirky, what…
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Learning more about artificial intelligence
Kerang U3A has invited Gannawarra Shire Council director of Infrastructure and Development Wade Williams to present a talk on artificial intelligence at the Senior Citizens…
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Letters to the editor
Community bus THE Cohuna community bus committee, at its recent meeting, has made some changes to the operation of our local community bus. For the…