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Stay healthy and connected over summer
Late spring and summer in Australia is the perfect time to get outdoors, enjoy the sunshine, and embrace an active lifestyle. For older adults, regular…
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Call to include pets in bushfire plans
RSPCA Victoria and CFA are calling on Victorians to include pets in their bushfire survival plans, as Victoria faces an increased risk of fires this…
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Bang for your festive buck
It’s one of the most beloved Christmas traditions: pulling a cracker with a loved one and seeing who ends up with the funny hat. But…
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Wonderful wetland restoration
CREATING even a small wetland on your property can bring significant benefits for local biodiversity as well as positive mental health outcomes, according to Wetland…
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It’s summer – time for a barbie
It’s summer, which means many things, but one of the best parts of the season is having a good old-fashioned Aussie barbecue. The sizzle of…
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Free public transport every weekend this summer
Victorians will be able to board the state’s buses, trams and trains for free on weekends this summer. Public transport in Victoria will be free…
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Last calls to Santa
Did you know Telstra has opened up the line straight to the North Pole, so children can chat to Santa this festive season? This year…
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Tips for a top holiday road trip
Before setting off on a road trip, it’s important to be prepared and ready to tackle a long journey. Here are some of the top…
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TAC and Victoria Police launch new road safety campaign
A new campaign launched by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and Victoria Police highlights the risks of speeding and drink driving, and the critical role…
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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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Entry refused
INCREASINGLY tense confrontations between VNI West project staff and landholders will pause briefly over the holiday period. A spokesperson for VicGrid confirmed staff visited the…
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Santa photos bring festive cheer
KERANG families turned out in strong numbers for this year’s Santa photo sessions, a Kerang Traders initiative held at Sportspower. The event once again proved…
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Race track ready for action
THE Kerang Turf Club says everything is on track for its Christmas summer race meeting, with the course in top condition, strong community support and…
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EPA urges businesses to secure their site for holiday shutdowns
Closing your business or construction sites closing for the Christmas holiday period? EPA wants you to make sure the site is properly secured. Factories, warehouses,…
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Be roadwise this festive season
Motorists are being warned to adhere to the road rules or face a costly Christmas, as Operation Roadwise gets underway. The statewide road policing operation,…
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Severe thunderstorms threaten
RESIDENTS across the Gannawarra region are being urged to prepare for dangerous weather conditions today, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning that severe thunderstorms are…