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Edmund Coleman

The keeping place

THE Yung Balug Museum in Boort will soon open a new showing space for all to learn about local Aboriginal culture and history. It is the museum’s biggest expansion since its inception around five years ago and follows a significant increase in both...

27 Aug 2025

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Spotlight on council staff turnover

A RECENT graph published by Council Watch Victoria collating council staff turnover rates has stirred interest in online groups. The graph shows the Gannawarra Shire Council, Swan Hill Rural City Council and Buloke Shire Council in red among...

27 Aug 2025

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Tradition celebrated

HUNDREDS took to the streets to celebrate the Kerang and District Book Parade. Hayley Steele, one of the event organisers, said it had now become an inter-generational tradition. “My husband walked in it as a kid, and now our three children have all...

26 Aug 2025

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REZs require ‘very small fraction’ of land

ONLY a “very small fraction” of the land within Renewable Energy Zones will be needed to host energy generation, according to VicGrid’s Victorian Transmission Plan released last week. The proposed REZs cover 7.9 per cent of the state’s total land...

26 Aug 2025

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Heritage geared for the family

KERANG Museum is hosting its heritage celebration this weekend in what is set to be their most family-orientated event to date. Museum volunteer Peter Roberts said the committee is excited for what the weekend will hold. “We’re really chuffed...

26 Aug 2025

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Parade’s one for the books

THE Kerang and District Book Parade will again bring literature to life and light up the streets of the CBD on Friday. The parade will begin at 11.30am and will feature live music by 11 Strings and a bake sale, organised by the Kerang Girl...

21 Aug 2025

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Woolshed opens for monthly garage sale

THE iconic Kerang Woolshed has reopened to the community on the first Saturday of every month for a local hand-made garage sale. The monthly garage sale hosts a number of local artisans, crafters and peddlers of quirky items. Kerang local Wayne...

20 Aug 2025

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Cohuna childcare centre due 2027

THE Cohuna Early Learning and Childcare Centre is set to welcome its first families by early 2027, after a years long campaign by local families and the Gannawarra Shire Council. The site will be based at Cohuna Consolidated School, with the facility...

19 Aug 2025

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Solar battery project advances

RENEWABLE energy has taken a significant step forward in Kerang, with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) approving grid connection for a large-scale solar and battery hybrid project. The ACE (Australian Clean Energy) Project is located...

19 Aug 2025

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VNI community session

TRANSMISSION Company Victoria, which is overseeing the rollout of the VNI West Project, is holding several sessions this month to hear from the community. The first session will be held in Kerang Tuesday, August 19 at the Memorial Hall from 3pm to...

18 Aug 2025

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Health worker housing help

INITIAL construction works have begun on three new units for healthcare workers at Kerang District Health (KDH).Housing availability remains a considerable roadblock for healthcare services to attract and retain essential staff across the region. KDH...

13 Aug 2025

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Sparks fly over energy legislation

THE controversial legislation which sent droves of farmers to protest on the steps of parliament passed the Lower House last week. The National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment (VicGrid Stage 2 Reform) Bill is now expected to have its second reading...

13 Aug 2025