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Loddon Shire dismayed at bank agency closure

LODDON Shire Council says it will make its “displeasure” known to the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank following its decision to close its agency network. The bank last week announced it was axing the agency network in October, which will mean the closure...

15 hours ago
Business

Free online farm finance workshops

PRIMARY producers will soon have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, free of charge, at Rabo Client Council online workshops designed to help provide the financial skills essential to managing an agricultural enterprise. The practical...

21 Jul 2025
Business

4000-bale shed proving to be a smart investment

HAY sheds are valuable infrastructure and setting your farm up with on-farm storage ahead of harvest is forward thinking and a proven way to future-proof your business, providing opportunities regardless of how the season plays out. New hay shed...

21 Jul 2025
Business

Innovation runs deep

A FAMILY-owned business from Swan Hill is making significant strides in addressing one of broadacre farming’s persistent challenges: wheel track compaction. Established in 1982, Grizzly Engineering has long been a trusted name in Australian...

20 Jul 2025
Business

Michaels of Donald: JCB Global Dealer of the Year

FOR Michaels of Donald, providing award-winning service only starts with the sale, because a good season relies on machinery farmers can trust year after year. Their dedication beyond the showroom earned them the JCB Global Dealer of the Year Award...

18 Jul 2025
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Connected, trusted, reliable

FOR 10 years, Grainwise has been the trusted fulcrum between some of the country’s most hard-working growers and an extensive, diverse network of buyers. The family owned and operated company began in 2015 and in the decade since has become a leading...

18 Jul 2025
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What is sportswashing?

“SPORTSWASHING” can refer to when contentious industries or organisations attempt to better their public image by association with sport. Mining company VHM Limited’s signage on the boundary line of the Lalbert Recreation Reserve has been pointed...

01 Jul 2025
Business

Hotel issued with emergency order

THE Cohuna Hotel was issued with an emergency order from the Gannawarra Shire last week, following concerns raised by the community about the structural condition of the balcony. In a letter to the business owner shown to the Gannawarra Times...

24 Jun 2025
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Developers to compete with community benefits: CEO

THE framework for how renewable energy zones (REZs) are proposed to benefit local communities will be released soon for consultation, as local leaders remain sceptical. VicGrid, the Victorian Government body charged with defining the scope and...

19 Jun 2025
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Recycle shop celebrates 10 years

THE Bus Stop Recycle Shop held its 10th birthday celebrations recently. Originally started to raise funds for a community bus, the recycle shop commenced at 22 Nolan Street, prior to moving to the Bendigo Road address five years to the day before...

16 Jun 2025
Business

Small business bus to roll into region

THE Victorian Government’s Small Business Bus will roll into Kerang and Swan Hill in coming weeks. This service will be offering free expert business advice to small business owners and those wanting to start a business. It will be stationed at 50...

11 Jun 2025
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Local branch takes top rural accolade

A COHUNA real estate agent continues to be at the top of its game, with another award under the hammer. First National Charles L King & Co Cohuna/Barham has been awarded the accolade for the highest national rural sales office at the 2025 First...

10 Jun 2025
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Is your business wasting money on Google? Here’s how to tell.

Google Ads can be a goldmine for acquiring customers—if you know what you’re doing. But poorly managed campaigns often burn through budgets with little to show. Here’s how Australian businesses can spot wasteful ad spend before it hurts the...

28 May 2025
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Can you trademark a catchphrase? Here’s what Aussie businesses need to know

Every business dreams of a catchy slogan that sticks in customers’ minds—think “I’m Lovin’ It” or “Just Do It.” But in Australia, registering a trademark for a snappy phrase isn’t as simple as filling in a form. Here’s what...

28 May 2025
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A town with no pub

FOR months, the doors of the Quambatook Hotel have been closed, and residents say it is taking a toll on the soul of the town. Trevor Roberts has lived in the small town of just over 200 people for seven years and managed the pub under previous...

14 May 2025
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Ripples of change

DURING the past fortnight, something powerful has been happening behind the doors at Kerang Neighbourhood House. As part of their Neighbourhood House Week celebrations, a series of workshops have brought together volunteers and...

06 May 2025
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Koondrook Barham Ride Park back with a roar

THE sound of revving engines echoed through the Koondrook Barham Ride Park once again, signaling not just the return of dirt bikes but the revival of a beloved community hub. After being closed for more than four years due to insurance issues and red...

16 Apr 2025