News
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Pet summer safety alert
GANNAWARRA Shire residents are being warned to prepare as the summer heat brings the most dangerous season of the year for pets. While warmer days…
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Christmas handmade garage sale
KERANG’S last handmade garage sale for the year will be held this Saturday, December 6. The special Christmas edition will host Craft With H, who…
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Social program transforms lives
THE WD Thomas Activity Centre in Kerang is a social hub transforming the lives of the elderly and people with a disability. Open five days…
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Swimming to Lalbert?
THE Quambatook Memorial Swimming Pool has launched a summer community campaign to “swim to Lalbert”. Every full lap swum will be counted towards the distance,…
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Farmers win faster fixes
FARMERS across Australia have applauded the Albanese Labor Government’s historic expansion of Right to Repair reforms, with major industry leaders saying the move will deliver…
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Where are free pads, tampons in Gannawarra?
FREE pads and tampons located have been rolled out in discreet, accessible locations across the region under a State Government initiative. A vending machine was…
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Council continues immunisation program
Families needing to access vaccinations for their children, as well as influenza and other vaccines, will be able to do so from Gannawarra Shire Council’s…
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Passion for antiques inspires business
GUNBOWER’S Workshop Café has become a distinctive roadside destination, blending vintage antiques, retro furniture, and homemade dishes in a welcoming setting. This month, the café…
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Green light
THE Victorian Government has signed off on a key work plan for one of the state’s biggest rare earths projects, clearing the way for new…
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Sport
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Raiders fall to first defeat
BARHAM-Koondrook have suffered their first defeat of the SHDCA season, with the Raiders falling 39-runs short against RSL on the weekend. The defeat also sees…
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Cohuna on a roll
COHUNA Bowls Club jumped to fourth spot on the Northern Valley pennant ladder this weekend, after a tight two-shot win against Birchip. Cohuna was able…
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Golf Notes
KERANG LADIES Stableford – Wednesday, November 26 Well, the weather gods played havoc with the girls on Wednesday and they were literally blown off the…
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Blues lose to determined Tigers
Woorinen v Murrabit WOORINEN kept their finals hopes alive with a hard-fought four-wicket win over Murrabit on the weekend. Batting second, the Tigers chased down…
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Bowls Notes
KERANG MIDWEEK pennant was held under the most trying conditions, with our bowls at the mercy of the buffeting wind as they travelled down the…
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Pioneers begin football journey
The Bendigo Pioneers have hit the ground running ahead of their 2026 Coates Talent League campaign, with the club descending on Swan Hill for their…
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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Council warns of creeping deficit despite strong cash reserves
Gannawarra Shire Councillor Ross Stanton told the November meeting that headline financial figures could appear concerning until underlying drivers were examined. “An underlying deficit of…
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Solar farms boost Council income
GANNAWARRA Shire Council has reported a stronger-than-expected financial position in its first quarterly budget report for 2025/26. The council posted an underlying year-to-date surplus of…
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Council tightens media rules as online risks grow
GANNAWARRA Shire Council has tightened its media policy to keep up with a fast moving digital landscape and ensure clear, accurate communication with the community.…
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Supporting local businesses
CHRISTMAS brings with it a special opportunity to honour the spirit of community and uplift the local businesses that make our region thrive. When you…
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Competition set to sparkle
THE festive season is about to shine even brighter across Kerang, with locals encouraged to enter the Kerang Neighbourhood House Christmas Lights Competition. The much‑loved…
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Let there be light at Christmas
Christmas lights … let’s think about the concept. Why is Australia so big on them? Most people, if you ask them, mention children when thinking…