Gannawarra Times

Sporting org backs mental health support

CENTRAL Murray Football and Netball League and headspace are teaming up this weekend to encourage clubs, teams and players to be stronger together. CMFNL leagues manager Jessie Chester said the goal is for young people, especially boys and men, to...

7 hours ago

News

Higher water, sewerage bills in the pipeline

MOST water and sewerage prices in Cohuna, Leitchville and Macorna will increase by an average of 4.5 per cent in 2025-26. Coliban Water has confirmed its prices for the upcoming financial year as it continues its $500 million program of capital...

03 Jul 2025

News

Unlikely pen pals reunite at Glenarm Aged Care

WHAT began as a simple school letter seven years ago has grown into a lasting friendship between a teenage student and an aged-care resident. Back in fourth grade, Seth Hall was among a group of students asked to write cheerful letters to residents...

02 Jul 2025

News

Plenty of parking for caravans

GANNAWARRA Shire Council chief executive Geoff Rollinson says a holidaymaker’s personal experience in Kerang is “contrary” to what he hears from fellow travellers. Geelong resident Ralph Lester complained about cars taking up dedicated caravan...

02 Jul 2025

News

Passion for the land earns funds

A RARE, endangered purple flower that smells like chocolate and grows in the Loddon Mallee is one focus of Eco Warriors Australia’s next project. Led by Kerang local Kai Lane, the not-for-profit which is dedicated to knowledge-sharing and hands-on...

01 Jul 2025

News

Goschen decision delayed

THE Federal Government has delayed final approval of the divisive VHM Limited Goschen Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project. Despite the State Government granting VHM Limited a 20-year mining licence earlier this year, the project still needs...

01 Jul 2025

Video

Videos

Blue Ribbon Day: Honoring Our Heroes and Building a Safer Tomorrow

Blue Ribbon Day is 29 September, which coincides with National Police Remembrance Day. Blue Ribbon Day is a chance for the community to say thank you to those who protect and serve our community and ensure that those who have fallen are never...

28 Sep 2023

Videos

Entertainment at the Cohuna Farmers and Makers Market

Koondrook-based singer-songwriter Elise Drake joined an array of farmers and makers at the June edition of the Cohuna Farmers and Makers Market on Sunday. See more in tomorrow’s Gannawarra Times

26 Jun 2023

Farming and Environment

Abattoir a business boost for emu farm

JEFF Long’s $2.5 million investment in a processing facility is about to start paying dividends at his Tragowel emu property. The delayed completion of the facility has had a knock-on effect on this year’s production schedule, which is...

16 Feb 2023

More needed to help shave

To support Kerang Technical High School’s World’s Greatest Shave, visit the school’s Facebook Page

01 Jul 2025

News

“We need mining”: MCA director

A NUMBER of benefits for the wider region and state economy have been identified by VHM Limited, the Victorian Government, and the Gannawarra and Swan Hill councils. According to the mining company, their Goschen project will result in an average of...

01 Jul 2025

News

Glasshouse heats up with major milestone

CONSTRUCTION of The Glasshouse @ The Gannawarra has reached a key milestone, with the project on track to open later this year, according to the council. Work to install the glass panel frames that will form the exterior of the shire’s newest...

01 Jul 2025

News

Sporting King visits schools

PROFESSIONAL rugby league player Josh King has left a lasting impression on local students, visiting Kerang Technical High School and Cohuna Secondary College. The prop forward for Melbourne Storm grew up in regional NSW and spoke to students about...

01 Jul 2025

Sport

Sport

Picola an option

THE five remaining Golden Rivers Football Netball League clubs are continuing to investigate their options ahead of an uncertain future. With Ultima officially submitting their application last week to join the Central Murray Football Netball League...

6 hours ago

Football

Season defining contest for Bombers, Swans

THE finals hopes of both Wandella and Moulamein will go on the line on Saturday when the two clubs kick of round 10 in the Golden Rivers. With just four points separating the Bombers (fourth) and Swans (fifth) on the ladder, a Wandella victory is...

6 hours ago

Netball

Improving Saints’ big test

TOOLEYBUC-Manangatang will go into Saturday’s match against the Mallee Eagles confident of a strong showing, according to Saints coach Mel Wait. While there is little doubt that the Eagles are now the team to beat this season following their...

6 hours ago

Football

Saints aim to make amends for round 1 blowout

AFTER returning to form with a dominant 80-point win over Tyntynder last Saturday, Tooleybuc-Manangatang will be aiming to take their first big scalp of the season when they host the Mallee Eagles tomorrow. With just six matches remaining, the sixth...

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