News
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Kerang Market’s bid to survive
THE Kerang Community Market is again pleading for stall-holders and volunteers in order to keep the monthly family fixture alive. The market is held at…
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Mayor, deputy returned unopposed
GARNER Smith has returned unopposed as mayor of the Gannawarra Shire Council, while Ross Stanton was also re-elected unopposed to the position of deputy mayor.…
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Final line dances for the year
LINE dancers in Kerang and Murrabit are preparing to close out their 2025 calendars, with the final sessions for both towns now locked in. The…
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Leadership course closing soon
EXPRESSIONS of interest for the 2026 Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program close tomorrow, with all those who are interested in taking their community leadership skills…
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Transport overhaul needed
A MAJOR report into the state’s infrastructure has called for better public transport in regional communities to improve access to jobs, education and healthcare. Kerang…
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Kerang fire verdict
A KERANG man who torched his public housing unit while in the grip of a drug induced psychosis has been spared jail. Jason Axisa lit…
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Saluting their service
A NEW book which honours the service and sacrifice of a handful of veterans from the Gannawarra Shire was launched last week, alongside 20 accompanying…
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Dancers steal the spotlight
COHUNA’S dancers wowed audiences once again in the Pro Rock Dance showcase. Around 120 students aged three to 65 performed tap, jazz, ballet, hiphop and…
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A life spent in love
WHEN Merv and Joy Keath first met, the pair said they “just clicked”. The couple were married at the Methodist Church in Cohuna in 1955…
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Sport
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Golf Notes
KERANG IGA 3 Person Ambrose A very good field of 79 golfers, with visitors from Murray Downs, Murrabit, Lalbert, Lakeside, Howlong and Neanger Park Golf…
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Bowls Notes
KERANG Social bowls replaced Black Duck triples last Tuesday, with Som Pascoe, Martin Infantino and George Fenton the winners. Jackpot triples return tomorrow, with a…
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Raiders continue winning streak
Barham-Koondrook v Murrabit Barham-Koondrook have continued their unbeaten start to the season with a dominant 10-wicket win over Murrabit on Saturday. After bowling the Blues…
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Bombers crash land
A breakout 66 runs from young star Nick Oliver was not enough to secure Wandella their third win of the season, with the Bombers falling…
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History made in Barham
HISTORY was made in Barham on the weekend, with reigning premiers Kerang and Barham playing out the first ever draw in the Northern Valley premier…
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Teams prepare to roll into the next round
Kerang Golf will host Cohuna Golf, off the back of a tough win against Birchip last Saturday. Tomorrow will be a much-tougher task for Kerang…
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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Painting ancestry and land
ABORIGINAL artist Kevin Williams brings Wiradjuri stories and spirit to life through his Gunbower gallery. Mr Williams’ paintings draw on Bora ground carvings, the land,…
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Burns on fire
A LEITCHVILLE boxing gym is producing some of Australia’s best young fighters, including 15-year-old Cohuna Secondary College student Thor Burns. The young boxing prodigy will…
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Market sustains a border town for 48 years
THE jewel in Murrabit’s crown shone brighter than ever, as the town celebrated the 48th anniversary of its beloved Murrabit Country Market. What began in…
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Is your dam evaporating?
AS the warmer months approach, it’s crucial to stay on top of your water storage levels, according to Agriculture Victoria’s Kerri Goschnick. “Regularly monitoring your…
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VNI West development partner announced
VICGRID has selected Iberdrola Australia as the development partner for the Victorian section of the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West) project.…
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Pancackes with politicians cancelled
IN a disappointing turn of events, the anticipated “Pancakes with the Pollies” event has been cancelled, according to centre manager to Claire Fry. “Unfortunately, we…