News
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Levy reprieve for farmers, volunteers and landlords
VICTORIAN farmers and landlords have scored a temporary reprieve from one of the state’s most controversial taxes. Primary producers have escaped the state’s increased Emergency…
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Spreading festive cheer
The Kerang Community Christmas Carols lit up Atkinson Park on Saturday, bringing families and friends together in a joyful celebration of song and spirit. The…
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Glasshouse doors open
GANNAWARRA’S new digital and community hub, The Glasshouse at Sir John Gorton Library, has officially opened. The $3.07 million space features a central meeting room…
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Kerang gaming venue fined
THE Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has fined Kerang Bowling Club $5000 after investigators found poker machines operating outside permitted trading hours on both…
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Report flags energy shortfalls
A MAJOR report from the Victorian Auditor General’s Office has outlined dire consequences of a bungled energy transition, including further delays to the VNI West…
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CFA praised after busy week
DISTRICT 20 CFA volunteers were hot on the road last week as extreme conditions sweltered across the Mallee. Assistant chief fire officer Mick Sporton said…
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Young men surge in family violence
YOUNG men in Gannawarra are the disturbing force behind a trend which has residents and leaders calling for a whole community response. Over the past…
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Leitchville’s new life-saving tanker
OPERATIONS at Leitchville CFA have been bolstered by the addition of a new 2006 Hino Heavy Tanker 4-wheel-drive. The life-saving truck van carry up to…
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Kerang Carols hit a high note
THE Kerang Combined Churches Community Christmas Carols event held last night hit a high note as festive cheer filled Atkinson Park. Four local schools performed…
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Sport
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Raiders hold on
Barham-Koondrook will play RSL in their first SHDCA Kookaburra Cup grand final in a fortnights time, after holding on for a nail-biting four-run win over…
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Register now for AFL Nines
THE Central Murray Football Netball League are seeking expressions of interest for a four-week fast-paced AFL Nines competition to run from late January through early…
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Top of the table clash
MURRAY Downs will be playing host to first-place side, Cohuna Golf, this coming Saturday in an exciting top-of-the-table contest. The two sides have faced off…
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Bowls Notes
MURRAY DOWNS Saturday pennant last week saw our Northern Valley Murray Downs team 1 defeat Kerang Golf by 32 shots, with Murray Downs winning two…
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Raiders fall to first defeat
BARHAM-Koondrook have suffered their first defeat of the SHDCA season, with the Raiders falling 39-runs short against RSL on the weekend. The defeat also sees…
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Cohuna on a roll
COHUNA Bowls Club jumped to fourth spot on the Northern Valley pennant ladder this weekend, after a tight two-shot win against Birchip. Cohuna was able…
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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Murrabit Market colouring competition
A COLOURFULLY contested Christmas competition was on vibrant display at Saturday’s Murrabit Country Market. A range of different colouring-in pages were laminated for all to…
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Social media ban days away
ON Wednesday, December 10, the Federal Government’s under-16 social media ban will come into force. Currently Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, Twitch, X…
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Carp catch a reel success
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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Chance for children
MALLEE Family Care has announced that applications are now open for the next round of Chances for Children scholarships, offering life-changing support to young people…
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Council eyes road sealing
MURRAY River Council has agreed to explore costings to seal a 22km stretch of road that links border towns in the Greater Wakool Ward. Councillor…
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Farmers frustrated as rabbits and foxes keep invading
FARMERS north-west of Kerang are facing an ongoing battle against rabbits and foxes, spending thousands of dollars controlling pests only to have them return from…