ABC Mildura Swan Hill

ABC Mildura Swan Hill, identified by the call sign 3MIL, is a local radio station operated by ABC in Mildura, Victoria. Launched in 1990, this station serves the regions of northwest Victoria and southwest New South Wales, reaching areas such as Mildura, Swan Hill, Kerang, and Ouyen.

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#584

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#11

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Grattan Institute pitches blueprint to 'save' NDIS as foundational supports rollout stalls

11 hours ago | abc.net.au | Nas Campanella |Evan Young

A new report has recommended four policy changes to "save" the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), as federal and state governments continue to negotiate a funding deal for a new tier of services to be set up outside the scheme. That new system — called foundational supports — was agreed to in 2023 and initially slated to begin by July 2025, but those services are still a long way off and yet to be properly defined.
Sunday Extra 29 June 2025

21 hours ago | abc.net.au | Julian Morrow

Are Australia's ties with our closest ally, the United States, fraying at the seams? Former Australian ambassador, Peter Tesch shares his thoughts. The iPhone turns 18, but can it continue to create the hype of the past in a market full of technology innovations. And Christopher The, the creator of the world famous Strawberry Watermelon Cake on The Year that Made Me.
How to buy Australian made every time

22 hours ago | abc.net.au | Lisa Leong

When you want to buy something new, do you check who make the product, and do you try to buy local? Do you look out for the green and gold Australian Made logo ? Have you noticed how it's not that easy to figure out if something is in fact Australian Made? Ben Lazzaro is the CEO of the Australian Made Campaign and he joined Lisa Leong to tell us how we can easily figure out what's Australian made, and what's not.
How to secure your passwords

22 hours ago | abc.net.au | Lisa Leong

A new piece of research has shown that, collectively across Google, Facebook and Apple, a data breach has affected over 16 billion passwords. Could you be exposed? How can you find out if you have been compromised — and how can you protect yourself? Dan Salmon is our Sundays Tech expert and he joins Lisa Leong to tell us how we can continue to protect our tech as these huge breaches become commonplace.
When is the right time to invest?

22 hours ago | abc.net.au | Lisa Leong

Is now a good time to invest in shares? Why does timing matter? And how do you know when to get in and when to get out? Kate McCallum joins Lisa Leong for On the Money, and tells us how to pick the perfect time to invest.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's problems not going away after Iran war

1 day ago | abc.net.au | Allyson Horn

Deep in the throes of battle with Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a rare public appearance at a falafel stand near a missile impact site just south of Tel Aviv. It's something seldom seen outside of election campaigns.
NRL live updates: Broncos vs Warriors, Dragons vs Eels, Dolphins vs Rabbitohs - blog, scores and stats

1 day ago | abc.net.au | Nick Campton |Michael Doyle

With the news that Kalyn Ponga is out of Origin III with a serious foot injury, the stakes today are even higher for Reece Walsh. A big game could earn the Broncos flyer a Queensland recall for the decider - Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has his own chance to stake a case when the Dolphins play Souths later today (at the same ground, no less!) but one would imagine Walsh is in the box seat. He's been strong in his two matches since returning from injury while still not being close to full fitness.
AFL live updates: Gold Coast vs Melbourne, Hawthorn vs North Melbourne, Collingwood vs West Coast blog, scores and highlights

1 day ago | abc.net.au | Chris De Silva |Luke Pentony

Skip to timelineGold Coast is eyeing a return to the top eight as it faces off against Melbourne, before Hawthorn and North Melbourne clash in Tasmania. Tonight, ladder-leading Collingwood takes on bottom-placed West Coast at Docklands. Follow the live blog below, keep up to date with all the latest stats in our ScoreCentre, and tune in to our live radio coverage. Both Gold Coast and Melbourne will line up as originally selected this afternoon.
Bandicoot Native Nook

2 days ago | abc.net.au | Hannah Moloney

Hannah likes to welcome all the local critters to her garden space. Some have very specific needs, so she puts in a bit of extra effort to make them comfortable. Bandicoots were once widespread across the country, but land clearing and foxes have decimated mainland populations. They are more common in Tasmania, but still under pressure. One boundary fenceline of Hannah’s property has been planted out with short, native species especially chosen to suit the local bandicoot population.
Bare Necessities

2 days ago | abc.net.au | Millie Ross

Millie offers her best tips for choosing, buying and planting bare-rooted plants. Bare rooted plants are deciduous plants that are grown in the field then, when they’re dormant over winter, they’re dug up and sent to you or the nursery. Because they are supplied without a pot or potting mix and are easier to transport, they are often a cheaper option. When looking for a tree or other plant, look for a healthy, strong root system with lots of fine roots.