News
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Sick locals stripped of travel assistance
SICK locals are being stripped of vital travel assistance payments for being just a few kilometres short of the 100km eligibility limit. Member for Murray…
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Through the generations
COMPLETING the artwork which adorns the new Indigenous area at the Kerang Cemetery was an emotional journey for Pearl Dunn. The cultural designs for the…
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Gunning for River of Stars
GUNBOWER will be racing every one of the 3200m with River of Stars in today’s $10 million Lexus Melbourne Cup because if the seven-year-old mare…
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Busy start to fire season
FIRE Danger Period restrictions are now in place across Gannawarra, Loddon and Campaspe Shires, as CFA crews from the Gannawarra catchment had a busy weekend.…
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CWA to spotlight Kokoda trail experience
DINGWALL CWA will be transporting its members to the highlands of Papua New Guinea at its November gathering, and warmly invites interested locals to join…
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Out and about: at the Cohuna 150 years street parade
COHUNA celebrated its 150th birthday with a grand street parade that captured the essence of its vibrant community. The organisers expressed their gratitude after months…
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Breeders in the backyard
SINCE releasing a small batch of two native fish species, thought to be extinct, earlier this year, Dale Trevorrow reckons he’s got a few breeders…
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Youth drive new CFA volunteer numbers across the state
ALMOST 500 Victorians have signed up to join the Country Fire Authority (CFA) between October 3 and October 29, following the Get Fire Ready initiative.…
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Nondies beyond the stumps
TO coincide with World Mental Health Month in October, the Nondies Cohuna Cricket Club held a month-long initiative aimed at supporting the wellbeing of their…
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Sport
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Cohuna Golf win first derby
COHUNA Golf were able to get the job done on Saturday, as they dethroned their local rivals, Cohuna Bowls Club, winning on all three rinks…
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King’s Cup for McNeil
As excitement builds ahead of this afternoon’s Melbourne Cup, all eyes will be on Koondrook jockey Jye McNeil, who will be aiming to secure his…
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Raiders create history against Demons
Barham-Koondrook have defeated Nyah District for the first time in the clubs’ history, with the Raiders avenging their heavy loss in last years grand final…
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Kokoro claims Cup victory
7YO gelding Kokoro has broken an 18-month losing streak after winning this years’ Elders Mt Wycheproof Cup on Saturday. It was the first win since…
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Bowls Notes
KERANG With Wednesday and Saturday pennant, plus a busy tournament calendar taking up our days, just 12 hardy souls ventured onto the greens for Black…
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Rivalries resume in Northern Valley
Friendships will be put to one side in both Kerang and Cohuna, with cross-town rivalries set to take centre stage in this weekend’s Northern Valley…
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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Teachers celebrated
Across the globe, World Teachers’ Day provided a moment to honour the dedication, passion and impact of educators – and in Kerang, that spirit was…
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Artificial intelligence impacts regional journalism
COUNTRY Press Australia calls for urgent action to stop illegal scraping of local news The organisation has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to rule out…
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TCV defends compulsory access for environmental surveys
FARMERS along the proposed VNI West transmission route say they’re being steamrolled, after Transmission Company Victoria began a legal step that allows survey teams onto…
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Your say on national heritage listing for swamp
THE Australian Heritage Council is inviting public submissions on the proposed national heritage listing of Ghow Swamp — an “immensely significant” site for the Yorta…
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Protecting what we love for future generations to enjoy
A NEW region-wide draft strategy is aimed at preparing north central Victoria’s natural assets and communities for climate change, and ensuring they have the tools…
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Summer boating breakdowns prompt safety warning
SAFE Transport Victoria is urging boaters to perform simple pre-season checks before heading out on the water, after new figures revealed vessel breakdowns made up…