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Meagan McGregor

Meagan McGregor is the Editor of The Guardian and The Gannawarra Times. You can reach her at [email protected]

Home is where the heart is

EX-PATS of Balranald joined together over the weekend to reminisce about good times shared living in the Balranald region. Joan Purton said numbers were down a little this year but a good time was had by all.“The heat stayed away and most of the time...

22 hours ago

News

Easter egg hunt and market day call for stalls

BALRANALD is gearing up for this year’s Easter egg hunt by calling for stall holders to take part in the annual event. With limited sites available, organiser Connie Mallet suggested people make contact early to ensure they secure a place.“This...

22 hours ago

News

Rodeo rides into Berri

BERRIWILLOCK rodeo was held last weekend and The Guardian photographers Michelle Brady and Dianne Martincaptured all the action at this momentous event

11 Mar 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Rollin’ on the river

THE Swan Hill Food and Wine Festival’s Twilight River Cruise has been a favoured way to open the weekend-long festival for several years. This year 102 people enjoyed pre-cruise drinks and finger food in perfect weather conditions at...

11 Mar 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Workshops to boost rural communities

BALRANALD and Euston will host The Grants Guy Roadshow event on March 24, giving participants valuable insight into securing grant funding. The Balranald event will be held at Balranald Theatre Royal in Market Street between 5.30pm and 8.30pm and...

11 Mar 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Region flies high

THE Swan Hill region was the place to be this long weekend, with a variety of events on offer ranging from high-octane aerobatics displays to relaxing sunset river cruises. Friday evening set the tone for the Swan Hill Food and Wine...

11 Mar 2025

Farming and Environment

Workshop to tackle farm succession

FARM succession is invariably the biggest challenge confronting farming families – it is often complex, emotional, and uncertain. Enter Birchip Cropping Group. To help farming families tackle the issue, BCG is hosting a succession planning workshop...

08 Mar 2025

News

Use campfire safety this weekend

VICTORIA’S fire and land management agencies are urging campers and holidaymakers to use caution with campfires ahead of the long weekend. Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) chief fire office Chris Hardman said gusty winds that carry embers...

07 Mar 2025

News

Skies to come alive with Lake Boga spectacular

LAKE Boga will be flying high this weekend when the Splash Down and Rev Up event takes place on Sunday. Visitors to the Lake Boga foreshore can expect a jampacked day of entertainment including music, dancing, boat and vintage car displays, water...

07 Mar 2025

Community

A celebration of region’s food and wine

SWAN Hill will take centre stage this weekend when Swan Hill Incorporated hosts the annual Food and Wine Festival. With the main event returning to the Pioneer Settlement on Saturday, visitors this year will also have the chance to venture all about...

07 Mar 2025

Community

Ryan earns top scouting award

A LAKE Boga Sea Scout has earned the prestigious Australian Scout Award, the highest accolade achievable in the scouting section. Ryan Smith was presented with the award at a ceremony on February 19 for his commitment to the values of scouting...

02 Mar 2025

Farming and Environment

BCG trial day a success

GROWERS from around the region packed last week’s Birchip Cropping Group members-only Trials Review Day last Friday. A raft of experts delivered updates on the latest research and challenges, with speakers such as Dr Grant Holloway addressing...

02 Mar 2025