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Basin leaders meet as water plan review looms
NEARLY 200 leaders from across the Murray-Darling Basin gathered in Brisbane last week to debate the future of water management, with northern Victorian councils warning…
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Drag bingo returns to Cohuna, Boort
AFTER a hugely popular sold-out event last year, drag bingo is returning to The Big Cohuna Stockyard this Friday followed by an event at the…
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Dairy industry reunites
VICTORIA’S dairy farmers will again be represented by a single body, following a reunification agreement. The Victorian Farmers Federation confirmed that United Dairyfarmers of Victoria…
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Fuel supply critical for farms
CITY dwellers are being urged to swap their cars for public transport and the government to make public transport free as the fuel crisis lingers.…
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Is H7 aimed at ‘blokes’?
Haval has gone for a rugged, almost retro-look with its new the mid-sized H7 Hybrid, emphasised by bolt-on mudguard flares. Well, they look like they…
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Program to help the needy
GANNAWARRA residents facing financial hardship due to emergency situations can get much needed relief through Mallee Accommodation and Support Program’s Emergency Relief Program. The program…
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The great AI content heist
In a recent Australian Financial Review opinion piece, “There is nothing creative about AI not paying for news content”, Rod Sims made a point Australia…
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Last chance to win tickets
AUSTRALIAN country music star Sara Storer has spent decades turning everyday bush moments into songs. The stories, she says, are everywhere. You just have to…
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Lake levels could impact skiing
CHANGING water levels are likely to impact recreational activities at Lake Boga, Kangaroo Lake and Lake Charm from July. Goulburn-Murray Water last week announced operational…
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Golf Notes
KERANG Ladies Monthly Medal Stroke – Wednesday, March 11 THE ladies (15) finally made it onto the course in fine weather – possibly for the…
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Rams shock win
Murray Downs 2 have stunned their senior clubmates to claim the Murray Valley Playing Area midweek pennant division one premiership, producing a major upset in…
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Raiders redemption
Barham-Koondrook have claimed redemption in dramatic fashion, edging out RSL in a thrilling finish to secure their first SHDCA A grade premiership on Saturday afternoon.…
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Rams make history
MURRAY Downs have claimed victory their very first Northern Valley premiership with a nail-biting finish that went down to the very last end. The final…
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One win from glory
2025-26 SWAN HILL & DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION A GRADE GRAND FINAL RSL v BARHAM-KOONDROOK SATURDAY, MARCH 7 SWAN HILL RECREATION RESERVE, 12.30pm Both Barham-Koondrook and…
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Barham-Koondrook Cricket Club Grand Final Player Profiles
BARHAM-KOONDROOK Lance Davidson – Right Hand Batsman Experienced opener who has been one of Barham-Koondrook’s most consistent performers this season. Has reached double figures in…
Entertainment
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Scream slashes into new era
SIDNEY Prescott proves she’s still in her final girl prime as she goes up against Ghostface once again, proving that survival isn’t just about making…
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A luminous reimagining of Shakespeare’s greatest loss
IN A tragedy that explores both love and loss, Hamnet premiered in Swan Hill this week, taking audiences on a devastating exploration of the heart-breaking…
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A new round of laughs
AFTER a brief spiritual journey to India to “find himself,” one of Australia’s best-loved comedians, Akmal Saleh, is back on home soil. And he’s back…
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Time out at Heritage Museum
FOLKS and families from far and wide came down to the Kerang Heritage Museum to marvel at the many relics of yesteryear. Despite a patch…
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Out and about: at the footy
CROWDS of supporters from a number of teams came down to watch the footy at Wandella Recreation Reserve, in what was the last preliminary finals…
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Help solve murder mystery
AUDIENCES will help Golden Rivers Theatre Group solve a musical murder mystery at their production of Oh, Horrors! It’s Murder!, showing through early August. Someone…
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Around the churches
Anglican St John’s Kerang: Sunday, 22 March, 10am Holy Communion with Rev Gayle Teasdale, followed by morning tea. Every Wednesday until Easter, 7pm Lenten Bible…
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Juniors to compete in Bendigo
KERANG Soccer Club will return to Bendigo later this month aiming to build on last year’s strong debut when they compete in the under-12 boy’s…
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Justice Boxing duo crowned Victorian champions
TWO Justice Boxing athletes returned home with Victorian title belts after impressive victories at a showdown event in Bendigo earlier this month. Fighting at the…
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Wind turbine project open for comment
OVERVIEW ONE of the first “wind farms” set for Gannawarra has reached a critical planning stage and is currently open to receive public comment. Up…
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Art inspires fundraising efforts
The Rotary Club of Kerang continues to play a central role in shaping community life, with proceeds from this year’s Easter Art Show and raffle…
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Region readies for art show
The Rotary Club of Kerang is preparing to welcome art lovers from across the region as it readies for its Annual Easter Art Show, returning…
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Renewable energy planning leaves locals dismayed
LOCAL farmers who live adjacent to the proposed Normanville Energy Park have expressed dismay over a State Government planning process which they say is “heavily…
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Motorists urged not to panic buy fuel
BUSINESS owners, politicians and experts are urging people not to panic buy fuel, as the price of diesel and unleaded petrol have skyrocketed since war…
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State of disrepair
RESIDENTS and local leaders are calling for the State Government to urgently address “dangerous” and ongoing defects on the Murray Valley Highway between Kerang and…
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Council slams meeting code changes
CHANGES to local council meeting rules that will restrict remote online attendance to meetings has been slammed by Murray River Council as “heavy-handed”. The council…