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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]

Juniors in full swing

EXCITEMENT is building at Murray Downs ahead of the NSW Men’s Open Golf Championship, with school from across the region taking part in a series of golf clinics. Golf NSW regional manager for the Murray region, Kade Webb coordinated the clinics and...

12 Nov 2024

Golf

Pro-Am tee time

AS part of Murray Downs week-long golfing festival that started yesterday, 120 amateur golfers will have the chance to pit their game against some of the best golfers in Australia. In the lead up to the main event, the NSW Men’s Open Championship...

12 Nov 2024

News

VFF vice-president Cucinotta aims for top job

North West Farmer has profiled VFF presidential candidate Danyel Cucinotta in the second part of our coverage of this year’s elections. VICTORIAN Farmers’ Federation vice-president Danyel Cucinotta believes her four years in the role...

10 Nov 2024

Health

Community service improving mens sexual health

A NEW confidential sexual health service has been developed for men at Community Health. It is provided by a nurse practitioner specialising in reproductive and sexual health. This is a free service in which men are able to obtain a sexual health...

10 Nov 2024

Golf

Spitty family acing it on course

THE name Spitty is becoming synonymous with the word golf in The Mallee. That connection is likely to last long into the future with dad Andrew guiding his daughters to golfing success and providing opportunities for them to go as far...

08 Nov 2024

News

A legacy of care

SWAN Hill District Health (SHDH) is honouring the memory of John and Elva Piper due to a generous bequest from their estate. Their collective donation of more than $1 million was received in 2021 and has been instrumental in establishing...

08 Nov 2024

News

Rodeo in the chute

THE Berriwillock rodeo is set to make a comeback in March next year, after a 35 year hiatus. Community members have thrown their support behind the event in a bid to reinvigorate the town, provide a family-fun event for the wider Mallee...

07 Nov 2024

News

Aspiring Writers Award’s winning story

JACKY Rowe didn’t expect her entry into the Aspiring Writers Award to become the winning story.“Entering into the competition was a bit of a last minute thing for me,“ she said.“I just happened to see call outs for entries while scrolling through...

05 Nov 2024

News

Dust off the Christmas lights

IT’S that time of year when community-spirited residents and non-tradie-type dads have a chance to shine bright. The Swan Hill Christmas Light Competition is under way again and this year there is a $3500 prize pool to light up your family’s...

05 Nov 2024

News

Show the fabric of community

MORE than 150 quilts were on display in the Grain Shed on Saturday, with the auditorium filled to the brim. Every wall held hanging quilts and every pew was draped with them. The stage, as well as displaying quilts, held various montages of Christmas...

04 Nov 2024

letters

Letter: More funds for MRI

A HUGE thanks to the people of Swan Hill and surrounds for supporting the Swan Hill District Health Open Garden Day on Sunday, October 20. The four open gardens were Swan Hill Village, Jill and Alec Martin, Alison and Trevor Lewin and Maxine and...

04 Nov 2024

News

Hosking wants the VFF job to get farmers back on the national stage

With the election for VFF president hotting up, North West farmer is talking to the candidates. This week we meet with Brett Hosking. QUAMBATOOK mixed farmer and industry leader Brett Hosking is running for president of the VFF in a bid to...

03 Nov 2024