News
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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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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…
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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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Benham appointed to new ag role
The Nationals member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has been appointed Shadow Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development, as part of Jess Wilson’s new Shadow…
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Last supermoon of 2025
Gannawarra residents will have one final chance to catch a supermoon this year, with the Super Cold Moon set to rise on 4 December. Despite…
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Australian star impresses
IT’S full steam ahead as the biggest paddlesteamer in the southern hemisphere makes its way to its new home in Echuca. The first wood-fired, five-star…
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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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Support for gas conversion
THE Victorian Government is rolling out in person support and financial incentives for Kerang, Swan Hill and Robinvale residents affected by the upcoming closure of…
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Restoring the land
THE recently re-established Cohuna and District Landcare Group has secured a $75,000 Landcare Agriculture in Action Biodiversity Grant, delivering a major boost to local environmental…