User Profile

Meagan McGregor

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

Yamagata exchange students rolling on Murray

STUDENTS from Swan Hill’s sister city Yamagata, in Japan, arrived last Wednesday eager to spend 10 days experiencing all the region has to offer with their host families and delegates. On Thursday, the students took their first tour of Swan Hill...

25 Mar 2025

Community

A good kitchen, a good community

A GOOD Kitchen has received three donations from local businesses and organisations in recognition of the service they provide to the Swan Hill community. Are-Able donated $750, Swan Hill Community Bank contributed $3000 and Swan Hill Masonic Lodge...

25 Mar 2025

Bowls

Murray Downs on to state finals

THE top bowls teams from the Murray Mallee region recently competed in a thrilling showdown. The winning teams will now represent their regions at the Bowls Victoria ‘Championship of State Pennant,‘ set to take place from April 26 to April 29. Bowls...

25 Mar 2025

News

Tyntynder scores flashy new boards

ALAN Garden Recreation Reserve is sporting some fancy new accessories after the installation of LED scoreboards on two netball courts and the sports oval. The project is a collaboration between Sport and Recreation Victoria’s community...

22 Mar 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Pete Murray concert ‘opportunity’

AUSTRLIAN singer-song writer Pete Murray will visit Swan Hill for one show only on May 18 as part of his nation-wide solo acoustic tour. This is Murray’s biggest touring event ever, with 55 dates booked across Australia between May and...

21 Mar 2025

Business

Licence for another bottle shop opposed

CONCERNED residents from the Swan Hill region have launched a petition opposing a liquor licence application for the former Forty Winks building in Campbell Street, citing concerns about increased crime and public safety risks. Company, I Can Smell...

21 Mar 2025

News

Project to guide Golden Rivers future

PLANNING for the future of Golden Rivers Football Netball League (GRFNL) has begun with associated clubs being invited to complete a survey to inform The Central Rivers Board of their preference in moving forward in 2026. As the governing body for...

21 Mar 2025

Community

Dancing in the Moonlight

SWAN Hill Football Netball Club hosted the first debutante ball of the season on Saturday evening at Murray Downs Homestead in Murray Downs. Eight debutantes aged 16 and 17, alongside their partners, all enjoyed an evening of dancing and entertaining...

18 Mar 2025

Education

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...

17 Mar 2025

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...

17 Mar 2025

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...

17 Mar 2025

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