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Edmund Coleman

Exploring new pastures

KERANG Technical High School student Daniel Britten had not considered a career in agriculture before an extended work experience immersion with Nutrien Ag Solutions. The Year 12 vocational major (VM) student said while he was more geared towards...

14 hours ago

News

VNI West transmission line completion delayed

THE expected completion date for the VNI West transmission line has been delayed two years, from 2028 to late 2030, following strong pushback from councils and local residents. Transmission Company Victoria (TCV) released a statement last week...

08 Jul 2025

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Fundraising for motor neurone disease makes a splash

STUDENTS, staff and parents at Kerang South Primary School raised just under $1,300 for motor neurone disease (MND) research and support. Causing quite the splash, the initiative was suggested and driven by student leaders - including school captain...

08 Jul 2025

Health

Mask up at Cohuna Hospital

RESPIRATORY illnesses are circulating in the Cohuna region, and staff at the District Hospital will be wearing face masks this week. The hospital said this is to “protect our healthcare team and ensure that we reduce the risk of illness to the...

04 Jul 2025

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Passion for the land earns funds

A RARE, endangered purple flower that smells like chocolate and grows in the Loddon Mallee is one focus of Eco Warriors Australia’s next project. Led by Kerang local Kai Lane, the not-for-profit which is dedicated to knowledge-sharing and hands-on...

01 Jul 2025

News

Goschen decision delayed

THE Federal Government has delayed final approval of the divisive VHM Limited Goschen Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project. Despite the State Government granting VHM Limited a 20-year mining licence earlier this year, the project still needs...

01 Jul 2025

News

Sporting King visits schools

PROFESSIONAL rugby league player Josh King has left a lasting impression on local students, visiting Kerang Technical High School and Cohuna Secondary College. The prop forward for Melbourne Storm grew up in regional NSW and spoke to students about...

01 Jul 2025

News

“We need mining”: MCA director

A NUMBER of benefits for the wider region and state economy have been identified by VHM Limited, the Victorian Government, and the Gannawarra and Swan Hill councils. According to the mining company, their Goschen project will result in an average of...

01 Jul 2025

June 2025

Goschen decision delayed

01 Jul 2025

News

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

News

Public radiology services coming to Kerang

RADIOLOGY services at Kerang District Health (KDH) will transition to a public provider model this year, ending nearly two decades of private medical imaging services delivered by Bendigo Radiology. KDH chief executive, Kellie Byron-Gray, said...

30 Jun 2025

News

All aboard replica train

DAN Stubbs smiles and says he was “fairly possessed” when building a small, handmade replica of a 1950s Victorian B class locomotive.“I’d get over every morning at 4am and work on it until the alarm went off and I’d go home and get ready for the...

24 Jun 2025