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Year in review – March – pt. 4

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JOURNALIST Michelle Brady looks back at the events and issues from March in The Guardian’s Year in Review series.

Friday, March 25

· The murder trial investigating the death of former Swan Hill resident Samantha Fraser was paused for a week after a jury member tested positive for COVID.

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· The findings of the draft Cultural Landscape Conservation Management Plan for Lake Tyrrell were questioned by Sea Lake community members who fear the plan would have serious implications for the town, agriculture, industry and the Mallee Rally if approved.

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Tuesday, March 29

· Lake Boga Primary School raised much-needed funds for flood affected farmers and producers in New South Wales and Queensland with a unique ‘dress up as a farmer day’.

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· The Swan Hill and District came together for Harmony Day celebrations. The event drew a large crowd, while different cultures and nationalities were celebrated. 

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