News
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Group backs call for foster reforms
FRIDAY 20 February was World Care Day, which aims to raise awareness and celebrate children and young people in foster care, kinship or residential care.…
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A more sustainable Bali
Bali has always been a popular ‘go to’ destination for antipodeans, and more recently the World. Tourists are now travelling far and wide for some…
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Nats confirm a candidate for Farrer race
NATIONALS leader David Littleproud has confirmed his party will be standing a candidate in the proposed upcoming by-election in the Federal seat of Farrer. Speaking…
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Quick stepping up to donate
A BARHAM community group has stepped up to support bushfire victims in Victoria and New South Wales, donating $1000 to assist relief efforts. On 18…
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Renewal works
BUSES will replace trains on the Swan Hill line for two weeks while maintenance works are carried out. The line will be shut from 23…
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Webster returns to shadow ministry
FEDERAL Member for Mallee Anne Webster has returned to the shadow ministry, a week after Liberal stalwart Sussan Ley was toppled as leader. Dr Webster…
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Fighting fund from sale proceeds
A PROPOSAL to quarantine proceeds from asset sales into a separate interest-bearing “fighting fund” has been adopted by Murray River Council, despite concerns from council…
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Future remains uncertain
THE Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange could close as early as July, after a nearly four-month process to gauge future options for the saleyards’ management…
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Milnthorpe steps forward for Farrer
A PROMINENT independent political candidate has put her hand back as a hopeful for the Federal seat of Farrer, following the current MP and former…
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Pressure grows for water inquiry
THE New South Wales Government has backed calls by an independent member of State Parliament for a royal commission into water management. Member for Murray,…
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Countdown to rodeo action
THE Berriwillock Rodeo is gearing up for another action‑packed weekend, with excitement building across the Mallee as the countdown begins. Just one week out from…
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The calm before the storm
We appear to be bogged down in a rut, with the commissioning of our new plant. I was super frustrated a couple of months ago…












