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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…
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Cod season set to open
The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has announced the reopening of the Murray Cod fishing season on Monday, 1 December following the…
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New tool for feral felines
THE State Government has boosted efforts to protect native bird species through a new tool to manage feral cats. The new Felixer cartridges will be…
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Inclusive spirit at Kerang family day
THE spirit of Christmas will shine bright in Kerang on 14 December as the community comes together for the second annual Tinsel and Tongs, promising…
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Charitable kayakers finish marathon
PADDLERS from around the country finished their massive 415km marathon down the Murray River in Gunbower Forest on Friday afternoon. Cheers greeted the kayakers as…
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Smith returns as mayor
GANNAWARRA Shire Council Mayor Garner Smith says VNI West and the rollout of renewables across the region would be among his top priorities as he…
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Air support on call
A SPECIALISED fleet of firefighting aircraft will play a critical role in supporting ground crews across the region throughout the fire danger period. CFA Gannawarra…
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Farmers warned to stay alert
A RUN of booming haystack and shed fires across regional Victoria has sparked fresh warnings for farmers as hay season rolls into full swing. Fire…
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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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Early signs are strong for Barley
FOR Jeremy Watson of Ormonde Farms, this year’s harvest is shaping up far better than many dared hope. Running one of the larger diversified operations…
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Draft orders released for five new renewable energy zones
VICTORIA has rolled out its latest plan to redraw the state’s energy map, releasing draft orders for five new renewable energy zones and prompting a…
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Take responsibility before heading into any waterway
VICTORIA has been rocked by the deadliest spring of drownings in more than two decades, sparking urgent warnings from Life Saving Victoria as the summer…
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Speed limit drops at Kerang entrance
GANNAWARRA Shire Council chief executive Geoff Rollinson has blasted the sudden decision to cut the speed limit on the northern approach to Kerang. The speed…
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Glasshouse ready for visitors
ANYONE wandering past Kerang’s Sir John Gorton Library next month will spot a building that seems determined to let the whole world see what is…
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Wakool marks 100 years with stories, crowds and a deep sense of home
WHEN the first cars began pulling into Wakool for its centenary celebrations, long before the official program even began, one thing became clear. People had…