News
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Hayman, Barham roll into the history books
AUSTRALIAN Dawn Hayman has made history in Barham after claiming the inaugural World Bowls Series title. The NSW lawn bowler was the only athlete to…
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Festive flair
Christmas cheer is sweeping across the Gannawarra region as the festive season hits full swing. From bustling markets and family fun days to carols by…
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Action on family violence
AGENCIES across the Gannawarra Shire have developed a comprehensive action plan aiming to reduce family violence in the municipality, following a rise in reported incidents…
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Funding shortfall
A REGIONAL program that has transformed aspiring community leaders has been “paused” by its organisers. LEAD Loddon Murray made the decision hours before the graduation…
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School’s future talk of town
THE future of the non-operational Lake Charm Primary School was up for discussion, with the community invited to have their say. The small rural school…
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Giving goes beyond the gift
A HUGE collection of toys has been donated to the Kerang Neighbourhood House for families doing it tough coming into Christmas, courtesy of the Kerang…
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Theatre group calls for helping hands
THE Golden Rivers Theatre Group are calling for backstage assistance to lend a hand with sound, lighting and tech. The community theatre group have a…
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Christmas wreath making workshop
COHUNA Neighbourhood House are hosting a Christmas wreath making workshop for families and community members to get creative. “Join us after work for a fun…
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Cohuna Carols a heartwarming evening
THE Gateway to Gannawarra was filled with festive harmonies from a patchwork choir of young and old, as Cohuna Combined Churches hosted Christmas Carols in…
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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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SES recruitment drive
FOLLOWING a full renovation and equipment upgrade, the Victorian State Emergency Services Kerang Unit are calling for members to step up and join their ranks.…
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Out and about: Cohuna carp catch helping native fish
THE Cohuna Carp Catch competition, convened by the North Central Catchment Management Authority, was a “reel success”, according to organisers. The biggest carp came in…
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Managing festive stress
CHRISTMAS may be billed as a time of joy and family connection, but for many it can bring a mix of pressure, exhaustion and frayed…
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Out and about: at the Christmas Murrabit Country Market
THE Christmas Murrabit Country Market was in full festive swing as hundreds descended to peruse and purchase from the nearly 80 stalls on offer. Santa…
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Council releases domestic violence strategy
ELEVEN agencies have united to develop an action plan that aims to prevent and reduce family violence across the Gannawarra Shire. Launched as part of…
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Working together to achieve
IF the Covid pandemic taught us anything, it is that isolation is not good for our mental or physical health. We thrive, when we gather…