Gannawarra Times

Children’s canvas for recovery

ARTWORK by eight young artists from across the area is now on display at Quambatook Caravan Park thanks to a Mallee Family Care initiative aiding flood recovery. The competition invited children aged five to 12 from Quambatook, Kerang, and...

2 hours ago

News

Water tower works to start

REFURBISHMENT of the iconic Kerang water tower will begin next Monday, aimed at improving the tower’s structure and safeguarding water quality for the community. Lower Murray Water said the project includes replacing the tower’s roof and...

3 hours ago

Community

New chapter for Cohuna’s history

THE telling of Cohuna’s rich and storied history has turned a new chapter. The Cohuna and District Historical Society (CDHS) opened their much-anticipated extension, giving new life to treasured artefacts and archives. The front room, previously an...

3 hours ago

Community

We will remember them

HUNDREDS gathered for the Cohuna-Leitchville Anzac Memorial Service in a solemn show of respect for those who have served and given their lives for the country. The march along King George Street was led by the Bendigo Pipe Band and a catafalque...

29 Apr 2025

Community

A reminder of RSL importance

KERANG’S Anzac Day got off to a flying start with a big crowd braving a crisp morning to pay tribute to Australia’s servicemen and women. But Kerang RSL president Darren Berry reckons moving forward, his sub-branch has got bigger fish to fry...

29 Apr 2025

Politics

Meet Mallee’s Federal candidates

We gave all Mallee candidates the final call on why voters should elect them to Federal Parliament on Saturday. Nicole RowanGreensIN a wealthy country like Australia, everyone should be able to afford the basics like a home, food and access to world...

29 Apr 2025

Video

Videos

Blue Ribbon Day: Honoring Our Heroes and Building a Safer Tomorrow

Blue Ribbon Day is 29 September, which coincides with National Police Remembrance Day. Blue Ribbon Day is a chance for the community to say thank you to those who protect and serve our community and ensure that those who have fallen are never...

28 Sep 2023

Videos

Entertainment at the Cohuna Farmers and Makers Market

Koondrook-based singer-songwriter Elise Drake joined an array of farmers and makers at the June edition of the Cohuna Farmers and Makers Market on Sunday. See more in tomorrow’s Gannawarra Times

26 Jun 2023

Farming and Environment

Abattoir a business boost for emu farm

JEFF Long’s $2.5 million investment in a processing facility is about to start paying dividends at his Tragowel emu property. The delayed completion of the facility has had a knock-on effect on this year’s production schedule, which is...

16 Feb 2023

Still singing for troops

CROWDS at the Cohuna Anzac Day memorial service heard a special rendition of the New Zealand national anthem, sung by a familiar face for many. Mardi Gow (nee Ross) grew up in Cohuna and was a regular fixture performing at the historic local...

29 Apr 2025

News

Kerang to Koondrook rail trail

PROJECT constraints and projected costs have forced Gannawarra Council to cancel the development of the Kerang to Koondrook rail trail. Councillors made the decision at the April ordinary meeting to cease further planning for the proposed 22km rail...

29 Apr 2025

News

Have your say on revenue and rates

GANNAWARRA residents are encouraged to have their say on the document that outlines how Gannawarra Shire Council raises revenue to fund services and invests in infrastructure improvements. Councillors moved a recommendation at their April ordinary...

28 Apr 2025

News

Shire feels funding pinch

GANNAWARRA Shire says it’s battling hard for every extra dollar from state and federal funding. At a meeting last week with Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh, the shire explained how a 50 per cent cut in available federal funding for regional and...

26 Apr 2025

Sport

Tennis

Murrabit Lawn Tennis Club tournament a success

THE Murrabit Lawn Tennis Club hosted its 78th annual Easter tournament, with perfect weather and a high number of entries. The club ran the mixed competition on Good Friday and doubles on Easter Saturday. Many competitors were visitors who camped...

3 hours ago

Sport

Double the fun for McNeil

JYE McNeil must have gone home from Flemington on Anzac Day wondering what he got wrong. After all, Friday was the only meeting he’s done for the past week where he didn’t win a double. Instead he had to settle for the $65,000 TAB We’re On...

16 hours ago

Netball

Bombers set to take off after 42-goal all draw with Ultima

WANDELLA have shown they will be a team on the rise in 2025, with the Bombers recording a stunning 42-goal all draw with Ultima to open the Golden Rivers A grade netball season on the weekend. Having gone through last season without a win, the...

29 Apr 2025

Football

Farrell impresses for Roos

ULTIMA began their premiership defence with an impressive 51-point win over last year’s preliminary finalists Wandella on the weekend. After opening up a 24-point lead at half-time, the Roos then piled on five unanswered goals in the third quarter...

29 Apr 2025

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