News
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Boost for athletics
COHUNA Little Athletics is kicking off the season with a $5000 grant from the 2025 Coles Little Athletics Community Fund. The Cohuna club is one…
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Exploring growth and investment opportunities
KEY representatives from Regional Development Victoria gained valuable insight into Gannawarra’s economic development and tourism opportunities during a comprehensive tour of the municipality. The visit…
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Renewable benefit claims under scrutiny
RENEWABLE energy developers are finalising their community benefits packages, and despite some touting millions of dollars in grants and contributions over their project’s lifetime, many…
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Quick response quashes fire
FIREFIGHTERS have responded quickly and effectively to a paddock fire near Quambatook this afternoon, with aircraft support at Kerang Airport greatly improving response speed. Approximately…
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Have your say on Gunbower
THE future of Gunbower is being reviewed, and the North Central Catchment Management Authority want to know what you value most about the forest and…
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Free Japanese Encephalitis vaccines available
RESIDENTS across the Gannawarra and Swan Hill council areas are being urged to take precautions against mosquito-borne diseases this summer, with free Japanese encephalitis virus…
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Your executive leadership team
MURRAY River Council has unveiled its new executive leadership team, marking the completion of a major organisational restructure designed to strengthen community services, infrastructure delivery…
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Duck tracking takes flight
THE biggest ever duck tracking study is underway, with researchers aiming to unlock new insights into how Australia’s game duck species move, survive and behave…
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Asthma storm warning
ASTHMA and hay fever sufferers are warned to stay indoors and keep medication at hand as Mallee and Wimmera are issued moderate epidemic thunderstorm forecast…
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Sport
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Kangas bounce into 2026
The Cohuna Kangas will enter a new era of the Central Murray with their own fresh look on the netball courts, with the club announcing…
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Raiders remain unbeaten
BARHAM-Koondrook remain the only undefeated A grade side in the SHDCA, after the Raiders defeated Ultima-TUF by three wickets in Saturday’s top of the table…
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Friday night lights headline round 5
Murray Downs will be on the road today, as they take on reigning premiers Kerang under the night sky. It could not be a better…
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Roodogs, Raiders in top of table clash
Ultima-TUF and Barham-Koondrook will be out to continue their unbeaten starts to the season when the two clubs meet at the Alan Garden Reserve tomorrow…
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Golf Notes
KERANG Ladies Stableford – Wednesday 29 October FINALLY, a nice day for golf, with 10 ladies enjoying the game, with Mandy Ackland winning with 38…
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Roodogs bounce St Mary’s
ULTIMA-TUF have gone from the bottom to the top of the Swan Hill & District Cricket Association ladder in the space of two rounds, with…
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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Spectacular supermoon
RESIDENTS across the region were treated to a spectacular moonlit display on Wednesday, as the Beaver Moon – also known as the Frost Moon -…
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Inaugural Mid Murray Expo a resounding success
THE inaugural Mid-Murray Industry Expo saw strong crowds from a diverse cross-section of the region turn out in beautiful weather to discuss hardship, perseverance and…
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Country living close to town
SET on just over one acre, this beautifully maintained three-bedroom, two-bathroom brick home delivers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and rural charm, and is…
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Promote your Christmas party through council
IF you’re planning a Christmas or New Year’s Eve celebration in the Gannawarra Shire, you can list your event on the Gannawarra Shire Council’s website.…
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Harassment and theft
GANNAWARRA Using a device to harass Kerang Police are investigating a report of a social media group post being used to harass a member of…
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Burglaries from homes and businesses throughout region
GANNAWARRA Burglary: TOOLS and timber slabs were among items stolen from a business on Grigg Road, Koondrook between 11.30am Sunday, 26 October and the following…