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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]

Beverford is making a difference

BEVERFORD Primary School is leaving a lasting mark in the community. With a strong focus on individualised education, a diverse curriculum, and active community involvement, Beverford is a school where students truly thrive. The school’s tailored...

18 hours ago

Farming and Environment

Feeder program in the pink

ELDERS Swan Hill livestock specialist Matt Rowlands believes the feeder ready program is a tangible option to prepare cattle for backgrounding or feedlot entry. Mr Rowlands said feeder ready, also known as the ‘pink tag’ program, was developed to...

22 hours ago

Health

Healthy teeth, healthy mind

WORLD Oral Health Day is March 20 and this year’s theme is A Happy Mouth is a Happy Mind. Positive oral health includes speaking without pain, discomfort or embarrassment and the ability to eat a variety of foods which contributes to overall...

23 hours ago

Education

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...

16 Mar 2025

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