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Youth drive new CFA volunteer numbers across the state
ALMOST 500 Victorians have signed up to join the Country Fire Authority (CFA) between October 3 and October 29, following the Get Fire Ready initiative.…
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Nondies beyond the stumps
TO coincide with World Mental Health Month in October, the Nondies Cohuna Cricket Club held a month-long initiative aimed at supporting the wellbeing of their…
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Teachers celebrated
Across the globe, World Teachers’ Day provided a moment to honour the dedication, passion and impact of educators – and in Kerang, that spirit was…
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Artificial intelligence impacts regional journalism
COUNTRY Press Australia calls for urgent action to stop illegal scraping of local news The organisation has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to rule out…
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TCV defends compulsory access for environmental surveys
FARMERS along the proposed VNI West transmission route say they’re being steamrolled, after Transmission Company Victoria began a legal step that allows survey teams onto…
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Your say on national heritage listing for swamp
THE Australian Heritage Council is inviting public submissions on the proposed national heritage listing of Ghow Swamp — an “immensely significant” site for the Yorta…
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Protecting what we love for future generations to enjoy
A NEW region-wide draft strategy is aimed at preparing north central Victoria’s natural assets and communities for climate change, and ensuring they have the tools…
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Summer boating breakdowns prompt safety warning
SAFE Transport Victoria is urging boaters to perform simple pre-season checks before heading out on the water, after new figures revealed vessel breakdowns made up…
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Sweet publicity for Kerang biscuit baker
WHEN Victoria Police fronted the cameras last week to relay its sour taste after rocks were hurled at officers during a recent Melbourne protest, an…
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Sport
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Bowls Notes
KERANG With Wednesday and Saturday pennant, plus a busy tournament calendar taking up our days, just 12 hardy souls ventured onto the greens for Black…
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Rivalries resume in Northern Valley
Friendships will be put to one side in both Kerang and Cohuna, with cross-town rivalries set to take centre stage in this weekend’s Northern Valley…
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Bombers fly to round one win
RSL v Wandella A DOMINANT all-round performance from captain Bohden McKnight helped Wandella secure a 73-run win over RSL on Saturday. In his first game…
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Golf Notes
R & R Stableford – Thursday, October 23 The annual meeting was held last Monday night, and we have new captains for the coming Year,…
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Lolicato hat-trick tames Tigers
BARHAM Koondrook have begun their 2025-26 season in memorable fashion, with a hat-trick to opening bowler Warren Lolicato the highlight in the Raiders four-wicket win…
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Double delight for McNeil
The punters who ran onto the track after the running of Saturday’s Cox Plate were not the only ones to tear up the Moonee Valley…
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 marks 48 years of community spirit
THE jewel in Murrabit’s crown will shine brighter than ever today, as the town celebrates the 48th anniversary of its beloved Murrabit Country Market. What…
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Skip bins for campers
ADDITIONAL waste skip bins will be available for campers in Campaspe Shire this Melbourne Cup weekend as council prepares for an influx of visitors. Council…
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Celebrating teachers
DOFF a hat and thank a teacher today for their hard work and dedication to growing the minds of tomorrow’s leaders amid the challenges of…
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Movember calls on region to tackle men’s mental health
WITH suicide rates in regional Australia more than twice those in cities, Movember is calling on the region to unite for men’s health this November.…
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Motorists warned to hold their horses
SPEED, fatigue, distraction and impaired drivers will be targeted this Melbourne Cup weekend, as Victorian Police launch Operation Furlong in an effort to reduce road…
