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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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Children’s canvas for recovery

ARTWORK by eight young artists from across the area is now on display at Quambatook Caravan Park thanks to a Mallee Family Care initiative aiding flood recovery. The competition invited children aged five to 12 from Quambatook, Kerang, and...

3 hours ago
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Water tower works to start

REFURBISHMENT of the iconic Kerang water tower will begin next Monday, aimed at improving the tower’s structure and safeguarding water quality for the community. Lower Murray Water said the project includes replacing the tower’s roof and...

4 hours ago
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New chapter for Cohuna’s history

THE telling of Cohuna’s rich and storied history has turned a new chapter. The Cohuna and District Historical Society (CDHS) opened their much-anticipated extension, giving new life to treasured artefacts and archives. The front room, previously an...

4 hours ago
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We will remember them

HUNDREDS gathered for the Cohuna-Leitchville Anzac Memorial Service in a solemn show of respect for those who have served and given their lives for the country. The march along King George Street was led by the Bendigo Pipe Band and a catafalque...

29 Apr 2025
Community

A reminder of RSL importance

KERANG’S Anzac Day got off to a flying start with a big crowd braving a crisp morning to pay tribute to Australia’s servicemen and women. But Kerang RSL president Darren Berry reckons moving forward, his sub-branch has got bigger fish to fry...

29 Apr 2025
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Still singing for troops

CROWDS at the Cohuna Anzac Day memorial service heard a special rendition of the New Zealand national anthem, sung by a familiar face for many. Mardi Gow (nee Ross) grew up in Cohuna and was a regular fixture performing at the historic local...

29 Apr 2025
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Visionary Vince legacy

DESCRIBED by many as the “mayor of Murrabit”, the late Vince Maher has been given a lasting honour. The near 60-year contribution of the four-time Murrabit football premiership player was celebrated on March 21 with the recreation reserve re-named...

25 Apr 2025
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Driver Reviver a welcome stop for travellers

KERANG Lions and SES have been providing potentially lifesaving respites for long haul drivers passing through town for the past 40 years. And were back at it in the run up to the Easter break - and will be back this week for the Anzac Day long...

25 Apr 2025
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Fashion winner from Finland - 20 years apart

KERANG Turf Club’s Fashions on the Field has gone international - for just the second time in 20 years. And it has gone to the same winner both times. In 2005 the Miss Classy You category went to 17-year-old Finnish schoolgirl Emilia Jansson - who...

24 Apr 2025
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Town first past post with successful races

AND the winner is ... Kerang. The 2025 $30,000 cluBarham Kerang Cup has been run and won and the biggest winner of all was the Kerang economy courtesy of the thousands who packed the town’s racetrack, filled its accommodation and spent up on...

23 Apr 2025
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Great turnout for garden party

BEAUTIFUL weather saw scores of families and children gather in the Cohuna Garden Park on Easter Thursday. The Lions Club of Cohuna and the Leo club were dishing up delicious barbecue foods and freshly fried donuts. A mix of local and visiting...

23 Apr 2025
Community

Get set for Show and Shine

KERANG is ratcheting up for its biggest Show and Shine yet. This year includes the new award category of auto-vlog awards, for Australian YouTubers who make car and bike content. Screening will take place at the Woolshed on Wellington Street, Kerang...

23 Apr 2025
Arts & Entertainment

Kerang Rotary Art Show impresses

THE 22nd annual Kerang Rotary Art Show lit up the Easter long weekend with a vibrant showcase of creativity, community spirit, and strong local support. Held at the Kerang Basketball Stadium, the much-loved event featured hundreds of works from...

22 Apr 2025
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Have your say on council budget

GANNAWARRA Council’s draft financial blueprint for the next 12 months has been endorsed and released for public feedback. The 2025-26 budget features a $17.256 million investment in capital works, with 65 per cent of these efforts funded via State...

22 Apr 2025
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Rodeo sends small town rocking

OVER 4000 people flocked to Murrabit for the town’s inaugural rodeo, now set to become an annual event. With a permanent population of around 230, event organiser Stephanie Toohey said she was “absolutely astounded to see that many people in our...

22 Apr 2025
Community

Street party, CBD opening an all-ages success

HAPPY faces flooded Victoria Street in Kerang on Easter Thursday for the town’s street party and official CBD opening. Children’s entertainment in the morning saw families come down early, with face-painting in the afternoon a colourful hit. Live...

22 Apr 2025
Community

Day to honour fallen

ALL members of the community are being invited to remember those who gave their lives for their country at ANZAC services across the Gannawarra Shire. Kerang RSL sub-branch president Darren Berry said the tradition of honouring those who served in...

22 Apr 2025