News
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Gillingham’s galore for centenary celebrations
EARLIER this month, more than 90 members of the Gillingham family celebrated 100 years since their forebears, Charles and Myrtle, arrived at Ashley Downs on…
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Time to nominate
WITH less than a month remaining until nominations close, Gannawarra Shire Council is inviting submissions for its annual Australia Day awards, which honour outstanding contributions…
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Summer splash
PREPARATIONS are in full swing for the 2025/26 season at the Cohuna and Kerang outdoor swimming pools, with both venues set to welcome the public…
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Jacqui’s hobby horses
AFTER injury ended Jacqui Longhurst’s love of horse riding, the equine enthusiast looked to downsize. “I still wanted horses but I couldn’t have big ones,…
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Fire destroys Mallee pub
THE beating heart of a tiny Mallee town has been reduced to rubble after a fierce blaze tore through the historic Lascelles Minapre Hotel in…
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Fire danger period declared
FIRE restrictions will begin in the Swan Hill and Gannawarra municipalities from early next month. The CFA has declared the Fire Danger Period for the…
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Learn how pump screens work
KEEPING weeds out of irrigation pumps and reducing nutrient run-off might sound like small wins, but together they are helping improve the health of Gunbower…
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Celebrating culture
LOCAL multicultural organisations are being encouraged to apply for support through the Multicultural Festivals and Events Grant Program — a vital initiative that helps communities…
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Fitting rural women
PERSONAL stylist Cathy Ballis has made her love for fashion a career, building Styled by Cathy to empower women to feel confident and comfortable in…
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Sport
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Golf Notes
Ladies Stableford – Wednesday 15 October TWELVE ladies played stableford on Wednesday, with the winner Meagan Taylor with 35 points, followed by R. McAlister (34…
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Bowls Notes
KERANG OUR midweek pennant, division one team travelled across to Barham to play Barham 2 under the dome last week and finished with two winning…
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Late burst seals McNeil win
Jye McNeil’s successful spring campaign continued at Caulfield on Saturday, with the Koondrook local piloting Rey Magnerio to a come-from-behind win in the Group 2…
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Kerang continue winning streak
REIGNING premiers Kerang have continued their unbeaten start to the 2025-26 Northern Valley pennant season, with a comfortable 15-shot win over league newcomers Birchip on…
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Tigers set to roar
THE Macorna Football Netball Club has entered a new era both on and off the field, with the club confirming the appointment of Fergus Payne…
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Golf Notes
KERANG Ladies Stroke Round 2 – Wednesday, October 8 THERE were 14 entries for the second round of the ladies’ championships, with some ladies completing…
Entertainment
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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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Kerang Rotary Art Show impresses
THE 22nd annual Kerang Rotary Art Show lit up the Easter long weekend with a vibrant showcase of creativity, community spirit, and strong local support.…
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Thunderstorm asthma alert
VicEmergency has issued a moderate Thunderstorm Asthma alert for several regions across Victoria, including the Mallee, Northern Country, and East Gippsland. Residents in these areas…
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Two sparkling nights of elegance and celebration
TWO sparkling nights of elegance and celebration lit up Kerang earlier this month as Kerang Football Netball Club hosted its annual debutante balls on 4…
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Cryptic protections against cyber threats
AS part of Cyber Security Awareness Month this October, Swan Hill police are encouraging the community to take simple but effective steps to protect themselves…
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150 years of banking in Kerang
THE National Bank of Australia has celebrated 150 years of banking in Kerang. According to NAB, the Bank of Victoria first opened in Kerang on…
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Paddle boat steaming home
KOONDROOK and Barham turned out on Friday morning to welcome the PS Melbourne home to its birthplace, 112 years after it was first launched from…
