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Bombers steady to defeat Tigers

THE Wandella Bombers held off a fierce fight from the Macorna Tigers to put themselves back on the winner’s list for the first time since facing off with the Tigers early last month. Desperate for their first win of the season, the Tigers took hold...

14 hours ago

Football

Bombers take Tigers to task

THE Wandella Bombers may have raised the Barapa Cup for the last time, with the senior men’s football team finishing 33-points clear of the Macorna Tigers. The match opened with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony led by Barapa Barapa Elder...

14 hours ago

News

Skipping class for health

SAINT Joseph’s Primary School celebrated Jump Off Day with a jump rope performance by the Year 5 and 6 class. The school has just raised over $4000 for The Heart Foundation and clocked over 300 hours of skipping as part of a five-week Jump Rope for...

16 Jul 2025

Community

There when needed most

EARLIER this year, Loddon Mallee Regions hosted a regional awards ceremony in Charlton to recognise significant contributions to the Victorian State Emergency Service (SES). Kerang members Mark Gardiner and Peter Duggan both received long service...

15 Jul 2025

News

Kerang’s newest kinder

KERANG South Kindergarten has been officially opened since becoming the Gannawarra Shire’s fifth council-managed early education centre. Located at Kerang South Primary School, the centre will comprise both three-year-old and four-year-old...

15 Jul 2025

Education

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...

09 Jul 2025

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

News

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

News

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