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Ned Coleman

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...

30 Apr 2025

Community

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

News

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

Community

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

News

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

Arts & Entertainment

Paintings are new art ‘moo-vement’

DAIRY farmer Jo Harper’s journey to becoming an artist began in 2022 after her mother was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.“I said to a friend ‘I need to get away from the farm and the kids’, and I went to a ‘paint and sip night’ to sip -...

15 Apr 2025

News

Ash twins CFA champs

KERANG twins Harley and Hunter Ash have taken out the under-17 two competitor marshall event at the Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) State Championships. Harley and Hunter’s father, Stephen Ash, has been coach of the Kerang Fire Brigade’s...

08 Apr 2025