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Peter Bannan

Reed Bed Swamp returning to health

THE reed beds are back in Reed Bed Swamp in Guttrum State Forest, and the plan is to keep them there. Like many wetlands in north central Victoria, Reed Bed Swamp near Koondrook has deteriorated over the past century on the back of climate change...

22 Aug 2025

Community

Decades of service recognised

FOR Jeff Jackson, volunteering has never been about accolades. But after nearly two decades of dedicated service to the Kerang Lions Club, he has been honoured with one of the most respected awards in Australian Lions history. The former school...

19 Aug 2025

News

Units, senior citizens hall set to be sold

GANNAWARRA Council is poised to dispose a set of units and the disused senior citizens hall in Quambatook. Council officers have recommended that councillors endorse the rationalisation of the two assets at tomorrow’s monthly ordinary meeting...

19 Aug 2025

News

Kerang stormwater overhaul in pipeline

WHEN heavy rain lashes Kerang, parts of the town’s stormwater network simply can’t cope - leaving properties inundated and residents cut off. Now, Gannawarra Shire Council is calling on locals to help shape a major overhaul of the system, with...

19 Aug 2025

Farming and Environment

Basin report released

RIVERS, wetlands and lakes are in far better shape under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, according to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority. The MDBA released the 2025 Basin Plan Evaluation report last week, assessing the achievements and lessons learned...

15 Aug 2025

News

Financial help

ELIGIBLE Victorians will get financial help toward energy bills, with another round of the Power Saving Bonus. The fifth round will open on August 25, providing a $100 payment to eligible concession card households. Eligible households can apply...

14 Aug 2025

News

Rich in teaching

THEY say humans are lifelong leaners, and for others, they double as lifelong teachers. For the Kerang community – and especially for the students and families of St Joseph’s Primary School – Jo Richardson was one of those people. Ms Richardson...

13 Aug 2025

News

New V/Line boss

V/LINE has appointed William Tieppo as chief executive. Mr Tieppo brings more than two decades of transport sector experience to the role, including the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning. During this time, Mr Tieppo led the procurement of...

13 Aug 2025

News

Children hone their swimming skills

MORE than 100 children are benefiting from the resumption of a popular swimming program. Warra Waders swimming program classes resumed two weeks ago at the Kerang exercise pool, enabling children aged from six months to eight years of age to become...

12 Aug 2025

News

Library times change

THE Leitchville library will have new opening hours as of August 19. Following a recent review of its operating procedures, the library, based within the Leitchville Rural Transaction Centre, will be open from 1.30pm-4.30pm Tuesdays.“The change to...

12 Aug 2025

Bowls

Bowls notes

Kerang CONGRATULATIONS to president Jason Brown who will lead the bowls section of our club for the 2025-26 season. Brown will be joined by vice-president John Pay, Helen Pendlebury and Barb Williams. Please offer to assist Brown and the team in any...

12 Aug 2025

Church Notes

Church services

AnglicanSUNDAY services in Gannawarra. Kerang St John’s: 10am Holy Communion with Rev Dr Jane Lee-Barker. Followed by morning tea. Cohuna Cranmer the Martyr will be joining UCA Treetops church service at 10am. Gunbower Christ Church: 11.15am Holy...

12 Aug 2025