News
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Farmers frustrated as rabbits and foxes keep invading
FARMERS north-west of Kerang are facing an ongoing battle against rabbits and foxes, spending thousands of dollars controlling pests only to have them return from…
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State apology to First Peoples
VICTORIA will make a formal apology to Aboriginal people next week as part of efforts to acknowledge past injustices and build what the government says…
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Council slims down climate change policy
GANNAWARRA Shire Council has stripped back its climate change policy, replacing a detailed document with a sharply condensed version that focuses on only the essentials.…
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Kerang local honoured on world stage
KERANG’S own Andrew Hardwick has received one of the highest global honours in road safety, with the Re:act founder personally accepting a Prince Michael International…
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Moulamein dusts off its racing attire
MOULAMEIN will dust off its picnic rugs and fascinators, with the 144th running of the Moulamein Cup set to bring a festive buzz to the…
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Transition turmoil
VICTORIA risks overnight blackouts and energy shortages due to the delay of key projects, including the VNI West transmission line, according to a scathing report…
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Magical display
YOU could be forgiven for thinking the North Pole is just a short trip up the Murray Valley Highway. Elf Village, Candy Lane, Gingerbread City…
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Taking action as UV levels rise
ALTHOUGH last month highlighted Skin Cancer Awareness Week across Australia, the message shouldn’t stop there. Skin cancer remains one of Australia’s most preventable health challenges,…
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JE detected in mozzie trap
HEALTH officials have confirmed the first detection of Japanese encephalitis in Australia for the 2025–26 season, after the virus was identified in a mosquito surveillance…
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Sport
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Top of the table clash
MURRAY Downs will be playing host to first-place side, Cohuna Golf, this coming Saturday in an exciting top-of-the-table contest. The two sides have faced off…
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Bowls Notes
MURRAY DOWNS Saturday pennant last week saw our Northern Valley Murray Downs team 1 defeat Kerang Golf by 32 shots, with Murray Downs winning two…
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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…
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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LGBTQIA+ voices sought in family study
MALLEE Family Care is calling on LGBTQIA+ community members across the Mallee and Far West New South Wales to share their experiences as part of…
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Total fire ban continues
A TOTAL fire ban has been declared for the Mallee tomorrow, Friday December 5. Tomorrow’s conditions in the Mallee will be dry and windy with…
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Handmade Christmas goodies
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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Warning: postpone harvesting today
VICTORIA’S fire services are urging farmers to postpone harvesting activities today due to the extreme fire risk. The Mallee can expect hot, dry and windy…
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Passengers urged to plan ahead as V/Line activates extreme heat measures for summer
REGIONAL train passengers are being encouraged to plan their trips and check extreme heat timetables as temperatures rise across Victoria. V/Line chief executive Will Tieppo…
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Total fire ban declared for the Mallee
A TOTAL fire ban has been declared for the Mallee today. Conditions in the western and central parts of Victoria will be dry and windy…