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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]

Swan Hill Primary School fosters leadership

SWAN Hill Primary School has appointed its school captains for 2025 with the four student leaders each looking forward to their new role. Assistant principal Cailie Skinner said the students applied for the school leadership positions to showcase...

17 hours ago

Community

A fine time to dine

LAST weekend’s food and wine festivities continued on Sunday with the Produce and Design Market held at Riverside Park in the morning, followed by the Dine and Find event in the afternoon. The market showcased wine, local produce, home-made crafts...

15 Mar 2025

Education

New principal brings fresh vision

NYAH District Primary School (NDPS) is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the appointment of Dean Harrop as principal. Mr Harrop said he is dedicated to ensuring the school remains a vital part of the local fabric. “You can’t have...

15 Mar 2025

Education

Student leadership skills shine

ST MARY MacKillop College offers a variety of leadership opportunities for students. On Friday, February 14, two students travelled to Sydney for the Australian Student Leadership Conference | yLead JJAMM (Joseph, Julian And Mary MacKillop). It was...

15 Mar 2025

News

Free swimming lessons for Indigenous kids

ROBINVALE’S Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperative is running a swimming program for First Nations children aged three and up. Life Saving Victoria figures show the number of people from diverse backgrounds – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait...

14 Mar 2025

Education

Specialist support for parents and carers

SWAN Hill Specialist School is inviting parents and carers of school aged children to join their group aimed at supporting and educating them to better assist their children. Mental health practitioner Karen Simpson said the program was designed to...

14 Mar 2025

Community

Freemasons give chances to young people

SWAN Hill Freemason Lodge in conjunction with Freemasons Federation Victoria have donated $5000 to the Chances for Children (CFC) program to support young people in the region to pursue their goals. Freemasons member James Thompson said the lodge had...

14 Mar 2025

News

Roadworks at Lake Boga

REPAIR work has begun on the Murray Valley Highway between Castle Donnington and Lake Boga. The section of flood-damaged road sits above Channel 19 near Long Lake Road, and Lake Boga residents have raised concerns about a sinking area, warning it...

14 Mar 2025

News

High flying fun

THE Splash Down and Rev Up event was held on Sunday at Lake Boga and drew thousands of people from around the state. Hosted by Lake Boga Lions Club with support from Lake Boga Football Netball Club, Lake Boga Primary School, The Flying Boat Museum...

14 Mar 2025

News

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...

12 Mar 2025

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...

12 Mar 2025

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