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Meagan McGregor

Meagan McGregor is the Editor of The Guardian and The Gannawarra Times. You can reach her at edit@theguardian.com.au

BIG4 tackles worker housing shortage

BIG4 Swan Hill is addressing the region’s worker accommodation shortage with purpose-built housing. Swan Hill’s vacancy rate currently stands at approximately 0.26 per cent, which is substantially lower than the regional Victoria average. BIG4...

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Farming and Environment

Increased smoke as planned burning takes place

WITH calm autumn conditions across the region, communities can expect to see smoke in the air as a mix of planned burns, private burns under CFA’s permit system and agricultural burns take place over the coming weeks. While current conditions are...

07 Apr 2025

Business

New chapter for Java Spice

AFTER 20 years of serving the community, establishing owners Pete and Trish Morrison are hanging up their aprons. The pair’s iconic Java Spice restaurant in Swan Hill has been sold to new owners, Upinder Kalra and Munish Virdi. Known for its unique...

06 Apr 2025

News

Market makes return

THE Swan Hill Market returns this Sunday, and 11 new stallholders will be on hand to showcase their wares. Market coordinator Karen Mott said the market committee were always looking to introduce new vendors to the market’s regular lineup. “We’re...

06 Apr 2025

Farming and Environment

Producers, pollies weigh in on saleyards

SWAN Hill Rural City Council’s decision to review the future of the town’s saleyards has drawn interest from the industry, producers and politicians. Swan Hill Livestock Exchange has been running since 1938, but its owner/operator SHRCC claims...

06 Apr 2025

Community

Vintage rally gears up in Woorinen

THE Mallee Steam Oil and Machinery Club is preparing for its Annual Vintage Rally and Tractor Pull. The event will take place at the Woorinen South Township Recreation Reserve on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6. It will feature a wide range of...

04 Apr 2025

Football

Call to help guide the game

THE umpires who keep the beating heart of country football alive are a tightknit group supporting each other and eager to welcome new people into their fold. Central Rivers umpires manager Brent Howden is entering his 21st season as a central umpire...

04 Apr 2025

Community

Lake Boga debs masquerade into society

Lake Boga Football and Netball Club held their annual debutante ball on Saturday. The theme was Masquerade and eight debutantes and their partners were presented to club dignitaries, family and friends

04 Apr 2025

LVFNL 2025

Calivil ready for finals

CALIVIL United are coming back in 2025 more mature and ready to compete for finals.

04 Apr 2025

LVFNL 2025

A mix of old and new

LUKE Lougoon has taken the reins this season to get the Mitiamo side back on track after finishing at the bottom of the ladder in 2024. Having played in four grand finals for Mitiamo including the 2019 premiership team, Lougoon is looking to rebuild...

04 Apr 2025

Football

Bombers set for soaring season

THE Leitchville Gunbower Football Club is heading into the new season with high hopes after a strong 2024 campaign that saw the senior team defy expectations to reach the grand final. Club president Matthew Hawken reflected on the journey...

03 Apr 2025

Netball

New coach, new vision

PRE-SEASON training is in full swing for Leitchville Gunbower netballers with new coach Grant Mathews bringing experience and a new perspective. Strong training attendance and innovative techniques have energised the squad.“Training attendance has...

03 Apr 2025