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Patrick Tucker

Field day shares insights

GRAIN growers will have the chance to see the latest in pulse and cereal research first-hand for the Kooloonong Natya Crop Walk next Tuesday. The practical field day will cover four major projects across three sites, aimed at guiding key spring...

17 Aug 2025

News

Bakers prepare for fantastic food fight

SWAN Hill Bakehouse is preparing to take on Australia’s best bakers tomorrow at The Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph at Merbein. Family-owned bakers Callum, Ailysha and Karen McKenzie have spent the past week perfecting their entry, aiming to...

14 Aug 2025

Community

Century of stories

ST Patrick’s Catholic Church in Manangatang will welcome past and present parishioners for a special mass and reunion lunch next month. The celebration will honour the church’s century legacy and the dedicated community who’ve kept it alive...

10 Aug 2025

News

Bridge lights to be addressed

NON-functioning lights along the Euston/Robinvale Bridge will soon be addressed. Residents have raised concerns about the issue in recent months on the key cross-border link. Balranald Shire Council Mayor Cr Louie Zaffina said Council has received...

09 Aug 2025

News

How to harness AI

BUSINESS owners and staff will have the chance to sharpen up on their social media skills and embrace the benefits of artificial intelligence at a hands-on workshop. Presented by Briana Cowan from Mingle Media, the 2.5 hour session takes place...

30 Jun 2025

Sport

A captain’s legacy

AFTER more than five decades of dedication to the sport and leadership of his local club, Doug Chalmers is celebrating 50 years as captain of the Robinvale Swan Hill Rifle Club. His journey into the world of long-range target shooting began in his...

28 Jun 2025

News

Survey to shape future housing

BALRANALD Shire Council has partnered with planning consultancy Habitat to develop a housing strategy that will guide future residential development across the region. As the Balranald local government area (LGA) continues to grow and adapt to...

28 Jun 2025

News

Free advice on new reforms

LICENSED venues in rural and remote New South Wales are being called on to take part in a free State Government support service aimed at helping them grow. The outreach initiative launched its new program in the Edward River and...

23 Jun 2025

Community

Market on the lawns

ROBINVALE’S Country Market is back this Sunday from 11am to 3pm on the Community Centre Lawns. Locals and visitors can browse a variety of stalls showcasing handcrafted goods, quirky bric-a-brac, clothing, jewellery, candles, soaps, and more. And...

14 Jun 2025

Health

Calls for caution as JEV heads south

WITH Japanese encephalitis virus, or JVE, is spreading further in parts of Victoria and New South Wales health experts are warning the risk is much higher than previously considered. Recent outbreaks along the Murray Valley region have increased...

13 Jun 2025

Education

Students clued in to crime author’s visit

ROBINVALE College students were treated to a visit last week from Melbourne-based crime author Troy Hunter, whose debut novel Gus and the Missing Boy had captivated the year-nine English class. As part of their unit on text analysis, students had...

13 Jun 2025

Community

Games soon on at Euston Rec Reserve

A MAJOR upgrade of the Euston Recreation Reserve is nearing completion with the project aiming to breathe new life into the regional facility. The upgrade is part of a government-funded redevelopment initiative, and features a resurfaced football...

11 Jun 2025