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Peter Bannan

Back of the net for Kerang Soccer Club

KERANG Soccer Club will purchase new equipment after receiving a State Government grant recently. Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes last week announced funding for sports clubs in the region through the Sporting Club Grants Program. The...

23 hours ago

Health

Kids can reach every S-milestone

DRAGONS don’t usually have dental hygiene on their minds, but Chomper the dragon is no ordinary guest. Kindergartens across Gannawarra and Loddon are celebrating Dental Health Week, running from August 4 to 10, with fun activities, free resources...

23 hours ago

News

Council calls out cost shifting

MURRAY River Council is calling on the New South Wales Government to urgently address the growing burden of cost shifting onto local government. A new Local Government NSW report has shown that councils are now carrying an additional $1.5 billion in...

04 Aug 2025

Police & Courts

Winmar assault charge

AFL Hall of Fame inductee and St Kilda legend Nicky Winmar has been charged with assaulting a woman in Cohuna, including an allegation of choking. Winmar, 59, appeared via video link in Kerang Magistrates’ Court last week on charges related to an...

04 Aug 2025

News

Cash to revive sewage plant

MURRAY River Council will spend close to $1 million to commence critical restoration works on the Barham sewage treatment plant. The council at its July ordinary meeting approved $900,000 budget reallocation for the works to be green lit. The...

30 Jul 2025

News

Koorangie Energy Storage System switched on

THE Koorangie Energy Storage System near Kerang is now fully operational, importing and exporting electricity at its full nameplate capacity to the National Electricity Market. Developed, designed and delivered by Edify Energy, the advanced battery...

30 Jul 2025

News

Community grants announced

THERE was a thirst for cash from community groups in the Gannawarra Shire as part of the annual community grants program. Sixteen local projects will share in more than $50,000 of funding. The council received 34 applications, totalling $140,925. The...

30 Jul 2025

News

Take a ‘paws’ to register your pet

PET owners throughout the Gannawarra Shire have been put on notice to register their dogs and cats. The council’s local laws team will chase outstanding animal registrations in the first week of August, as part of efforts to reduce the number of cats...

30 Jul 2025

News

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...

29 Jul 2025

News

Tapping onto nothing

PATIENCE is a virtue when it comes to V/Line, and commuters will have to wait even longer for the rollout of myki. It’s been revealed Swan Hill is among the regional long-distance passenger lines excluded from the first stage of the rollout of new...

29 Jul 2025

News

Let us clear river, says community group

A COMMUNITY group has put its hands up to take on a project managing the removal of vegetation blocking the Loddon River at Kerang. Central Murray Environmental Floodplains Group is in early discussions with North Central Catchment Management...

29 Jul 2025

Church Notes

Church services

AnglicanSUNDAY services in Gannawarra. Kerang St John’s: 10am Holy Communion with Rev Dr Jane Lee-Barker followed by morning tea. Cohuna Cranmer the Martyr: 2pm Holy Communion with Rev Peter Monsborough. Gunbower Christ Church: 11am morning prayer...

29 Jul 2025