News
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Full steam ahead!
IT’S full steam ahead as the biggest paddlesteamer in the southern hemisphere makes its way to its new home in Echuca. The first wood-fired, five-star…
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Connecting urban and rural Australia
HAMISH McIntyre grew up on the land in Queensland, learning the rhythms of farming from his family. Today, he runs a sprawling family business across…
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Support for gas conversion
THE Victorian Government is rolling out in person support and financial incentives for Kerang, Swan Hill and Robinvale residents affected by the upcoming closure of…
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Restoring the land
THE recently re-established Cohuna and District Landcare Group has secured a $75,000 Landcare Agriculture in Action Biodiversity Grant, delivering a major boost to local environmental…
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Council backflips on $1m funding
MURRAY River Council has had one of its fiercest showdowns in years, ending with councillors rescinding last month’s vote to reject more than $1 million…
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Kerang medical clinic goes bulk billing
RESIDENTS in Kerang have scored a major healthcare win as Northern District Community Health’s medical clinic officially becomes a fully bulk billing practice. Locals can…
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Council meetings moved to The Glasshouse
GANNAWARRA Shire Council meetings will have a new home from February, with councillors voting to relocate all official meetings to The Glasshouse at the Sir…
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Changing the story
WIND and grey skies couldn’t dim the bright show of solidarity in Kerang as the community gathered for the annual Gannawarra Goes Orange walk. The…
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Read and win during summer
THE Gannawarra Library Service is gearing up for the return of its Big Summer Read, with local children and young adults invited to dive into…
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Sport
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Finals shake up
The new era of the Central Murray Football Netball League is beginning to take shape, with the league confirming the adoption of a top eight…
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Think of the possibilities
For local football and netball supporters, a brave new world is soon to be upon us. We have all known, for several months now, that…
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Bombers defend home turf against Bulldogs
Wandella v St Mary’s-Tyntynder Fourth spot will be up for grabs when Wandella and St Mary’s-Tyntynder meet at Riverside Park tomorrow. It has been an…
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Raiders, Blues fight for Kookaburra Cup berth
Both Barham-Koondrook and RSL will be hoping to put one foot in the door of this years Kookaburra Cup grand final when the two clubs…
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Racecourse must “apply themselves”
It is the half-way point of the 2025-26 Northern Valley league season, and each team has had a taste of their opponents in the competition.…
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McKnight blasts Bombers to victory
Murrabit v Wandella A 120-run opening partnership between Wandella’s Flynn McKnight and Sam Hollingworth has seen the Bombers return to the winners list, with a…
Entertainment
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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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Three blind mice bring midweek joy
THE unassuming thespians of the Dingwall Country Women’s Association called in to Glenarm last Wednesday to deliver a charmingly bespoke vaudeville performance. The oft-hilarious nursery…
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Are you ready for The Listies children’s show
CHILDREN’S performers, The Listies, are returning to the Gannawarra Shire next month as part of their 110% Ready tour. The duo, who are regulars at…
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Pools gear up for busy summer
WITH the Cohuna and Kerang pool facilities gearing up for a busy season, residents are being encouraged to dive in and keep fit while staying…
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Christmas parcel scam alert
GANNAWARRA Shire residents are being warned to stay alert this Christmas, with Australia Post reporting a surge in scam messages targeting shoppers and online sellers…
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Kerang comes together for day of inclusive activities
KERANG community members gathered at the Kerang Lawn Tennis Club to celebrate the 2025 International Day of People with a Disability. The event was delivered…
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Carols cheer spreads
CHRISTMAS spirit will be on full display across the region in the coming weeks, with Kerang, Cohuna and Swan Hill each set to host their…
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Connecting urban and rural Australia
HAMISH McIntyre grew up on the land in Queensland, learning the rhythms of farming from his family. Today, he runs a sprawling family business across…
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Ready to march
GANNAWARRA is set to glow bright orange as a 16-day crackdown on gender-based violence kicks off, starting with a walk against family violence tomorrow. Local…