News
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Prepare to act
WITH tomorrow’s fire danger forecast to be the worst across Victoria since Black Summer in 2019-20, the State Control Centre has issued statewide Prepare Now…
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Animal management plan adopted
Gannawarra Shire Council’s animal management efforts will be guided by a new four-year plan. Adopted at its December 2025 Council Meeting, the Domestic Animal Management…
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Supporting young LGBTIQA+ Victorians to thrive
The Victorian Government has continued to support Victoria’s young LGBTIQA+ communities through the latest round of the Healthy Equal Youth (HEY) grants. Minister for Mental…
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Road offences ‘unacceptable’
VISITING drivers dominated the traffic offences detected during the holiday season, with speed the major ticketing offence. Between 18 December and 1 January, police detected…
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GPs urge patients to stay safe as temperatures soar
AS a prolonged heat wave grips Australia this week, the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is encouraging the public to prioritise hydration, rest indoors,…
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Victorians reduced hot-car emergencies
VICTORIAN paramedics warn the danger of hot cars remains life-threatening as temperatures continue to soar, despite new figures showing a 14 per cent reduction in…
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Crack down on illegal dumping in Northern Victoria
THE State Government is taking strong action against illegal dumping in northern Victoria – cleaning up parks and reserves and ensuring those who trash the…
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Niemur and Murray Streets intersection upgrade works begin
MURRAY River Council have commenced upgrade and renewal works at the corners of Niemur and Murray Streets Barham. The project will renew ageing infrastructure and…
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Total Fire Ban declared for Mallee
A TOTAL Fire Ban (TFB) will be in force tomorrow, January 8, across the Mallee and Northern Country as severe heatwave conditions continue to swelter…
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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…
More News
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Coaches replacing Swan Hill V/Line services
DUE to consecutive days of hot temperatures forecast for the north of the state, coaches are replacing trains on the Swan Hill Line between Swan…
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Be heat health aware this week
RESIDENTS and visitors are encouraged to be aware of above-average forecast maximum temperatures and their impact on people’s health. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting…
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Summer safety blitz targets jetski
THE weather is hot, but the message from Maritime authorities is cool your jets this summer and keep a look out, after a statewide compliance…
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Looking back at events from March 2025
Tuesday, 4 March • Performance data for the Swan Hill train line has confirmed what passengers already know – it’s regularly running late. The latest…
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Help club win in pool challenge
LOCAL football and netball players, as well as their supporters, are encouraged to visit their local swimming pool this summer and help their team take…
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Lifesavers warn of drowning risk during heatwave
LIFE Saving Victoria urges the community to keep water safety front-of-mind, as temperatures are forecast to soar above 40 degrees this week. The Victorian community…