News Prep of the Month: Malachi Smith By McPherson Media Group Apr 23, 2021 How old are you? Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content Six years old. Where do you live? Echuca. What do you want to learn about at school this year? I really like science and really want to do experiments. What do you like most about school so far? I like doing show and tell and liked the time when I brought my Lego submarine into class. What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to work in the snow as a truck or helicopter driver or a policeman. MORE PREP OF THE MONTH Prep of the Month: Matilda Tarczon Prep of the Month: Athena Turvey-Fort
News Bringing Brits back to the regionsBackpacker visas are on the agenda again following talks between the Australian and UK PMs about reinstating the regional work requirement for Brits on a second or third year working holidaymaker visa. By Louie Cina
News Fire beneath the smoke for GanbinaThe Beyond Bank Community Award recognises Ganbina's work supporting young Aboriginal people, as its Echuca program prepares to expand into secondary schools in 2027. By Daniel Harvey
News Tractor spark ignites Wyuna fireA suspected spark from a tractor is believed to have started a grassfire that burnt about 35 hectares of farmland and hay at Wyuna on Thursday afternoon. By Ivy Jensen
News Mosquitoes suck ‒ especially oursVictoria’s chief health officer is warning people to remain vigilant as mosquito season rolls around. By Louie Cina