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Council pools open for summer
THE Cohuna and Kerang outdoor swimming pools are now open for the 2025/26 season. Both pools, managed by the Gannawarra Shire Council, opened today. The…
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Gannawarra Gateway open day
THE Gateway to Gannawarra Visitor Centre is holding an open day later this month. The event will give residents and visitors a chance to learn…
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Land surrender policy adopted
HAVE you ever tried to offload land to the Gannawarra Shire Council? Now, according to a new council surrender of land policy, residents can –…
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Campaspe re-elects Cr Mackrell mayor
Campaspe Shire Council has re-elected Cr Daniel Mackrell as Mayor at a recent council meeting. Cr Tony Marwood was voted in as Deputy Mayor, with…
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Report calls for better transport
INFRASTRUCTURE Victoria’s 30-year strategy has highlighted the need for better access to public transport in regional communities. The report stressed while coach services are often…
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Total fire ban across Mallee
THERE is a total fire ban across the Mallee today, in anticipation of strong gusts of wind which will increase with the afternoon’s warm weather.…
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From Jerseys to Guernseys
ELMORE will welcome its first-ever All Breeds Dairy Show this Sunday. The event is designed to celebrate the rich diversity of Australia’s dairy industry. All…
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Last call for Gannawarra Shire awards
GANNAWARRA Shire residents have just days left to nominate outstanding community members for the 2026 Citizen of the Year and Young Person of the Year…
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Loddon Valley Arts festival a great success
THE Loddon Valley Arts Festival recently celebrated its most successful weekend ever, thanks to a significant government grant that fuelled the creativity across the region.…
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Sport
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Teams prepare to roll into the next round
Kerang Golf will host Cohuna Golf, off the back of a tough win against Birchip last Saturday. Tomorrow will be a much-tougher task for Kerang…
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Must win for Bombers, Roodogs
Wandella v Ultima-TUF After suffering their first losses for the season last weekend, both Wandella and Ultima-TUF will be desperate to return to the winners…
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Walsh return fires up Demons
Nyah District v Wandella A DOMINANT 81 from all-rounder Joel Walsh helped reigning premiers Nyah District record their first win on Saturday. Playing his first…
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Golf Notes
KERANG Ladies Monthly Medal Stroke – Wednesday, November 5 CRISSY Downs is the November monthly medal winner after scoring 97-27=70. The ball pool went to…
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Raiders remain unbeaten
BARHAM-Koondrook remain the only undefeated A grade side in the SHDCA, after the Raiders defeated Ultima-TUF by three wickets in Saturday’s top of the table…
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McNeil cops heavy suspension
Best mates Jye McNeil and Harry Coffey will have to wait another 12 months to determine bragging rights, after dead heating in last Tuesday’s Melbourne…
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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Piggery tresspass
Trespass: UNAUTHORISED persons have trespassed at piggeries in the Leitchville and Macorna areas between 6pm Tuesday, 4 November and 1pm Thursday, 6 November. Burglary: A…
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Critical mineral, critical risk
A MINERAL sand found in abundance across the Mallee has emerged as a key ingredient critical to China’s military and nuclear programs, according to an…
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Remember to remember
ON one of the commemorative calendar’s most significant dates, Australians have been asked to “remember to remember”. At 11am today the nation will observe a…
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Boost for athletics
COHUNA Little Athletics is kicking off the season with a $5000 grant from the 2025 Coles Little Athletics Community Fund. The Cohuna club is one…
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Exploring growth and investment opportunities
KEY representatives from Regional Development Victoria gained valuable insight into Gannawarra’s economic development and tourism opportunities during a comprehensive tour of the municipality. The visit…
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Renewable benefit claims under scrutiny
RENEWABLE energy developers are finalising their community benefits packages, and despite some touting millions of dollars in grants and contributions over their project’s lifetime, many…