News
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Looking back at the events and issues in February 2025
Tuesday, 4 February • The community was saddened by the loss of respected primary educator Peter Adams. Mr Adams, who taught thousands of children in…
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Looking back at events and issues from January 2025
Tuesday, 14 January • The Boort district wrapped its arms around the family of three-year-old Carter Keeble killed in a caravan fire. Emergency services were…
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Local MP reflects on 2025 in the Gannawarra region
WITH an election in November, the Nationals Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh says now is the time for Gannawarra to push harder than ever…
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Rain fails to dampen festive spirit at Christmas under the Peppercorns
DESPITE keeping a close eye on the weather, the festive spirit was alive and well at Quambatook’s much-loved Christmas under the Peppercorns celebration, with more…
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Chery Omoda musical chairs
It’s getting quite difficult to keep track of the constantly evolving brands and sub-brands within the giant Chinese Chery group. The most recent development is…
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Discover the best of Australian summer wines
As the Australian summer heats up, wine lovers are gearing up to sip on refreshing wines that complement the sun-soaked days. Australia’s diverse wine regions,…
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Tips for saving on back to school costs
Now Christmas is over, families are bracing for the hefty costs that come with outfitting children for the new academic year. From clothing and supplies…
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Summer craft fun for kids
Keep their kids entertained this summer and spark their creativity with some at-home crafts. From colourful art to nature-inspired DIYs, there’s no shortage of exciting…
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New year, healthy you: Get ready for 2026 with these simple steps to lower your cancer risk
It’s never too early to start making your New Year’s resolutions, especially when it comes to improving your health and lowering your cancer risk. With…
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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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Rates capped to CPI
THE Victorian Government has capped council rate increases at the forecast Consumer Price Index for next year of 2.75 per cent. Local Government Minister Nick…
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Jimny fun and games
Jimny: it’s all in the name. Since its get-go the quirky small Suzuki SUV has been on a ‘fun run’, on and off road. Last…
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Amity Club winds up after successful decades
FOR 42 years, the Quambatook Amity Club gave local women a reason to come together, step away from daily life and give back to their…
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Impressive SUV alternative
Although Korean carmaker SsangYong has been in the Australian market for the past 20 years it has never been able to get close to the…
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Velvet offers a pile of possibilities
Pile weaves, woven silk and linen, which resemble velvet originated in approximately 2000 BCE in Egypt. Velvet was also detected hundreds of years ago in…
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Why Aussies love the iconic ‘chicken parma’
The chicken parmigiana, often affectionately called “chicken parma” or “parmi” in Australia, is a beloved staple of Australian pub culture. Its widespread popularity across the…