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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]

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

Police and Courts

New platform simplifies the reporting process

CRIME Stoppers Victoria has launched a new online reporting platform making it easier than ever for Victorians to share crime information online. With a new report coming in every five minutes, Crime Stoppers has an essential role in managing vital...

02 Mar 2025

Community

Swan Hill market is back!

THE Swan Hill Market Returns This Sunday, after organisers enjoyed a break for the month of February. The market is coordinated by not-for-profit organisation We Believe in Unicorns and will be held from 9am until 1pm at Riverside Park Swan...

28 Feb 2025

Farming and Environment

Firewood season open tomorrow

FIRE Collectors will need to ensure they check local map locations when the fire collecting season opens at midnight. Victorians will be able to collect free firewood for personal use from designated state forest firewood collection areas from...

28 Feb 2025

Community

Smart FM needs your help

SWAN Hill’s community radio station 99.1 Smart FM is cranking is up the volume in a callout for community members to get behind the valuable local resource. Now in its 21st year, the station was greatly impacted by COVID but is now back on track and...

28 Feb 2025

Community

Lake Boga Sea Scouts’ Jamboree adventure

EIGHT members of 1st Lake Boga Sea Scouts experienced the adventure of a lifetime during the summer school holidays at the 26th Australian Jamboree. Held every three years, this year’s event took scouting groups from around the world to Maryborough...

25 Feb 2025

Business

New Murray Downs boss ‘very at home’

NEW Murray Downs Golf and Country Club chief executive Mark Parry doesn’t think he has simply landed on Easy Street, but happily admits he is walking in some very big and very successful shoes. Since taking the top job on January 20, Mr Parry has...

18 Feb 2025