News
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Crisis under the microscope
A MAJOR new research push has been launched to investigate labour and skills shortages gripping key farming regions, with the Murray–Darling and Swan Hill firmly…
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Tractor tragedy sparks concern
A FARMER has become the first workplace fatality for 2026 after being entangled in a tractor wheel, prompting renewed calls for farmers to stay vigilant…
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China driving Aussie almond demand
DEMAND for Australian almonds remains strong despite easing from last season’s record highs, according to the Almond Board of Australia. The industry’s October sales position…
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Calls flow for royal commission
AUSTRALIA needs a royal commission into water management in 2026, according to Murray MP Helen Dalton, who says politicians are “destroying” the nation’s waterways and…
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Collection under the hammer
AN eclectic curation of vintage and antique Australian pastoral machinery and memorabilia will go to auction on 1 February. Yvon Smythe and her late partner,…
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Mallee groundcover levels hit new low
GROWERS in the Northern Mallee are facing some of the worst seasonal conditions on record, experts have warned, with many paddocks left “bare and vulnerable”…
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Old iron, new spark to fire up
HISTORY will be rolling, rattling and roaring into action on the Australia Day long weekend when Quambatook’s paddocks turn back the clock and put vintage…
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VFF responds to help bushfire impacted farmers
THE Victorian Farmers Federation is coordinating fodder relief for farmers affected by the devastating Victorian bushfires. As part of our agreement with the Victorian Government,…
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Celebrating Australia Day 2026 in the Gannawarra
CELEBRATIONS will be held throughout the Gannawarra Shire on 26 January to mark Australia Day. Gannawarra Shire Council is supporting community groups hosting celebrations at…
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Sport
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Barham continues to strike wins
BKCC V WOORINEN BARHAM continued their winning ways after defeating Woorinen by 25 runs to earn their seventh win of the season. The River Raiders…
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World Titles wrap up in Barham
LAWN bowlers from across the region descended on cluBarham to watch some of the world’s best athletes go head-to-head in their backyard. A nail-biting finish…
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Kerang takes on Racecourse
RACECOURSE will hit the road for the final time in 2025, as they suit up to face Kerang before the Christmas break. The Green and…
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Murrabit take on Ultima
MURRABIT V ULTIMA TUF AFTER missing out on having a chance at playing the Kookaburra Cup, Ultima Tuf will go into this weekend looking to…
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Seven heaven opportunity for Blues
SWAN Hill RSL has the chance of making it seven straight wins in the competition this weekend. However, they will have to face the team…
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Cohuna retain top four spot
THE Cohuna Bowls Club were able to run away from Racecourse on Saturday, as they won by ten shots in a rather close affair between…
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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New support announced for Victorians hit by bushfires
THE Allan and Albanese governments have announced a new package of financial and mental health support for Victorians affected by the state’s devastating bushfires, as…
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On the frontline
AS fast-moving fires raged across the state during the most intense heatwave in years, Country Fire Authority volunteers from across the Gannawarra Shire were on…
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Church times across Gannawarra this week
Anglican KERANG St John’s: Sunday 10am Holy Communion with Rev Dr Jane Lee-Barker. Followed by morning tea. Cohuna Cranmer the Martyr: 9am morning prayer ministry…
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Buses replace trains due to fire damage
TRAIN services continue to be suspended on the Swan Hill and Bendigo lines due to fire damage between Bendigo and Castlemaine. “Our crews are working…
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Over the net
NDLTA Results from round 11 Senior 1 Kerang Blue BYE Kerang White BYE Gunbower 82 defeated Murrabit 61 Cohuna 87 defeated Moulamein 58 Barham Orange…
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Strategy is shunned
THE Gannawarra Shire Council has made the controversial move not to endorse a community-led plan to bolster economic resilience and enhance liveability for Koondrook and…
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Down the fairways
Kerang Ladies Wednesday Stableford nine-holes, 7 January. DUE to the the hot weather and planned maintenance, the ladies played a nine-hole comp starting at 9am.…
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Across the greens
Cohuna Golf IT is great to be back into bowls after the break, although our thoughts are with those from across the state who have…
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Raiders assert dominance
Nyah District v Barham-Koondrook WITH only one loss for the season so far, Barham-Koondrook travelled to Nyah on Saturday with the express intent of stamping…
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Out and about: at the Gannawarra pools
THE mercury reached as high as 44 degrees in Gannawarra last Thursday, and as temperatures climbed many families made their way to the local pool…