Please join Tania Louise, All-win Fernandes, Karina and myself in running or walking with us in The Great MND Relay at Albert Park this Saturday. If you are unable to join please donate to the cause (no pressure). If you are interested in donating here’s our team page: http://www.mndrelay.org.au/my-fundraising/1468/stamp-out-mnd HOW IT WENT: One final update…
Features – A long way to the top for Warrnambool band on world tour
I was so excited to do this story, as this Warrnambool band, Airbourne, has gone from strength-to-strength conquering the rock and metal music world around the globe. I’m proud of how this story turned out after months of persistence to lock the interview in and get it done. Thanks to Joel who took time out…
Arts and culture – Arts industry ‘forgotten’
This article was originally published in print in the Swan Hill Guardian on October 1, 2021. SOME people in the Mallee arts industry are feeling forgotten. Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh announced at the weekend the Victorian Liberal-Nationals Opposition planned to deliver a $10 million fund to get community sport back on its feet….
News stories – Stranded and lonely
This article was originally published in print in the Swan Hill Guardian and Gannawarra Times on September 7, 2021. A TEARFUL David Rourke is pleading with the Victorian Government to let him return home after being stranded in Moulamein on his own for more than a month. The Heathcote resident has been living at Moulamein…
Sport – Local link to AFL Grand Final winners
This article was originally published in print in the Swan Hill Guardian on October 12, 2021. This story can be viewed online here. THE AFL Grand Final was a special moment for Aboriginal comedian and former Swan Hill resident Kevin Kropinyeri, as his son is Melbourne Demons forward Kysaiah “Kozzy” Pickett. Kozzy is also the…
Arts and culture – Mesmerising show
This article was originally published in print in the Swan Hill Guardian on May 28, 2021. AUDIENCE members at Yanga Woolshed were mesmerised by multi-award winning Balranald-born Mutti Mutti musician Kutcha Edwards‘ Stolen Generation story. They were so attentive listening to Edwards speak about himself, and his family members, you could have heard a pin…
Sport – Swan Hill where sports and arts come together: Court meets choreo
This article was originally published in print in the Swan Hill Guardian on October 8, 2021. This story can be viewed online here. THANKS to the Swan Hill Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (SHLTCC) allowing the Richardson Dance Studio to use their facilities, young dancers still have a spring in their step despite COVID-19 restrictions….
Sport – Tribute to Barty’s culture
This article was originally published in print in the Swan Hill Guardian on February 19, 2021. The story can be viewed online here. AN indigenous artist originally from Swan Hill was behind the creation of a very patriotic tennis trophy, presented to fellow indigenous player Ash Barty in a pre-Australian Open tournament. The 2021 Yarra…
News stories – Nazi symbols hunt steps up
This article was originally published in print in the Swan Hill Guardian on September 14, 2021. This story can be viewed online here. The article was also published in Gannawarra Times. POLICE are renewing their search for the offenders who emblazoned Nazi symbols on a water tank in Kerang earlier this year after a Victorian…
Sport – Lavey family incredibly proud of Opal player Tessa
This article was originally published in print in the Swan Hill Guardian on August 13, 2021. This story can be viewed online here. BEHIND every Olympian, there is an incredible support network. Whilst unable to travel to Tokyo with Tessa, the Lavey family were still right behind her, watching her play basketball from the comfort…
Arts and culture – Artist’s poignant homecoming
This article was originally published in print in the Swan Hill Guardian on May 7, 2021. MUTTI Mutti man Kutcha Edwards doesn’t remember anything about his early upbringing in Balranald – he was part of the Stolen Generation, taken from his parents at just 18 months old. When the government “Welfare” officers came to their…
Sport – Balranald-born man helps Milwaukee Bucks reach NBA basketball playoffs
This article was originally published in print in the Swan Hill Guardian on July 20, 2021. THE Milwaukee Bucks haven’t reached the National Basketball Association playoffs since 1974… until now. And it’s Balranald-born Doctor Troy Flanagan who has helped his team reach the heights of their sport. He works with some of the best NBA…
Features – Arnold celebrates a landmark day
This article was originally published in print in the Swan Hill Guardian on May 21, 2021. ARNOLD has become an iconic tourist attraction in Swan Hill, for residents and visitors alike, some of whom even jump into his big fishy mouth. But many of the region’s residents don’t even know that the town’s Giant Murray…
NWF – Pistachio pioneers
This article was originally published in print in the May 2021 edition of Swan Hill Guardian’s monthly farming and agriculture feature, North West Farmer. THE Steicke family from Beverford are set to become one of the largest pistachio growers in the region. Stone fruit growers Deon, 54, and Melissa, 46, have gradually been planting pistachios…
The Push-Up Challenge completed
According to the Push-Up Challenge, this year, there were more than 170,000 participants, who did more than 240 million push ups and raising more than $8 million! YAY, we did it! I was able to squeeze in 1127 out of 3,318 push-ups in the Push-Up Challenge. My arms weren’t strong enough to do that many…
Lillian Altman 