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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]

Kerang’s McNeil orbits to victory

THE last thing you want for the last race of the night is a horse with a seriously well-earned reputation for going nuclear the minute you slip a saddle on his back. So there was no shortage of surprise all round at Moonee Valley on Friday night when...

6 hours ago

Community

Festival unveiling for Grumpy

GRUMPY the turtle has landed and has been mounted at his new home at Lake Meran, ahead of his official unveiling this weekend at the Lake Meran Festival. Created by Moz Moresi, Grumpy was made from recycled materials and represents an eastern...

18 Feb 2025

News

Complaints in wake of jet skis

THE irresponsible use of personal watercraft and jet skis at Lake Boga has lead to complaints to Swan Hill Rural City Council and Better Boating Victoria. There have been reports some users are travelling at speed within the five knots zone which is...

12 Feb 2025

Community

Connecting Cohuna locals

COHUNA has been a hive of activity since welcoming in the new year, with Australia Day celebrations coinciding with the town’s garage sale. Thirty-six households participated and tourists enjoying the town over the long weekend, commenting on what...

11 Feb 2025

Lifestyle

Calorie saving Valentine’s Day desserts

IF you’re looking for the way to your Valentine’s heart this year, chances are you’ll be tracking the age-old favourite path, via the stomach. Experts from Gains Nutrition have tracked the most-searched Valentine’s desserts, revealing new ways to...

11 Feb 2025

News

Quality news in focus after Meta’s move

META’S plans for the removal of fact-checking services for content posted to its platforms and the government’s decision to introduce age limits for access to social media has brought a renewed focus on the importance of regional, rural and...

06 Feb 2025

Education

Learning magnified in Sandhurst diocese

ST JOSEPH’S Primary School Kerang and St Mary’s Primary School Cohuna will implement a new learning and teaching program this year as Magnify Sandhurst was simultaneously launched across 51 Catholic schools in the Sandhurst diocese on January 28. The...

04 Feb 2025

Community

Cohuna celebrates

COHUNA Lions Club hosted an Australia Day Breakfast on January 26 with more than 100 people joining to enjoy a patriotic morning at Garden Park, Cohuna. Kicking off at 9am, The Lions’ cooked a barbecue breakfast with many market goers stopping by to...

04 Feb 2025

Community

Barham floats celebrations

THE 2025 Australia Day Lilo Race was run and won in a sea of colour and good cheer on Sunday. An annual event, the race starts at the Koondrook Boat Ramp with entrants floating on inflatable lilos and tubes to the finish line at Barham Boat Ramp. The...

28 Jan 2025

Branded Content

Shop local and save

BARHAM Newsagency has back-to-school shopping covered, with all the stationery items needed to start the school year instock and ready to go. The newsagency assures parents and carers that there is no need for the added expense of travel and...

22 Jan 2025

Property News

Spectacular residence on offer

FOR the first time in more than 30 years, this spectacular residence is hitting the market, offering a truly unique opportunity for discerning buyers.

17 Jan 2025

Cricket

Demons still on top

ROUND 10 offered some interesting one-day results in the men’s A Grade cricket series, the biggest surprise being a comfortable win to St Mary’s Tyntynder in their match against second-placed Woorinen on the Tigers’ home turf. In Koondrook...

14 Jan 2025