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Lillian Altman

Lillian is part of the editorial team at The Guardian, Swan Hill and Gannawarra Times, Kerang.

Home sweet home for Kim

THE COVID pandemic and “rolling tragedy of lockdowns” in the city has seen influential arts facilitator return to the Mallee. Kim Bennett left the region 18 months ago after an 11-year stint working with Aboriginal and multicultural communities as...

02 Nov 2021

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Safe, cash stolen from Kerang business

SECURITY at a Kerang agricultural business has been tightened after it was targeted by thieves for the third time in two years. Offenders allegedly ram raided the front door of Nutrien Ag Solutions, on Murray Valley Highway, and stolen a safe in the...

02 Nov 2021

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Collaboration is key during virus fight

COLLABORATION is key for Northern District Community Health (NDCH) when it comes to the fight against COVID-19. NDCH chief executive officer Mandy Hutchinson said they worked in collaboration with other health services including Swan Hill District...

02 Nov 2021

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COVID testing clinic moves in Swan Hill

SWAN Hill’s COVID-19 testing clinic has relocated to increase safety for motorist. Swan Hill District Health (SHDH has been moved the drive-through clinic from McCallum Street, to inside the showgrounds. SHDH COVID-19 response co-ordinator Emma Pay...

29 Oct 2021

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Extra long weekend market in Cohuna

Lillian AltmanCOHUNA will be bustling with visitors this weekend, as an extra Cohuna Farmers and Makers Market is being held this Sunday for the Melbourne Cup long weekend. The family-friendly event will feature 27 stalls of locally farmed, produced...

29 Oct 2021

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Moulamein Cup cancelled but bright future ahead

THE 2021 Moulamein Cup has been scratched, with the racing club deciding for the second year in a row not to hold the iconic Riverina race meeting. Moulamein Racing Club president Nicholas McKindlay said the cancellation of the December 11 meet...

27 Oct 2021

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Number plate thefts rise in region

NUMBER plates continue to be stolen from vehicles in both the Swan Hill and Gannawarra regions. Kerang police Senior Sergeant Michael Kearnes said he believed offenders stole number plates to commit crimes, such as petrol theft or to evade police.“To...

27 Oct 2021

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Different walks of life, with one goal

THEY all come from different walks of life, but with one goal to save a life. Ambulance Victoria’s Pyramid Hill Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) celebrated the 15-year milestone for providing emergency medical response to the community in...

27 Oct 2021

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Man in possession of dagger

Bicycle theft on the risePEOPLE have been reminded to secure their bicycles after one was stolen from a carport in Kerang. Police alleged that between October 15 and 17, a bicycle was stolen from a Cleeland Place property in Kerang. Dagger findPOLICE...

27 Oct 2021

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Two new COVID cases in Koondrook

NORTHERN District Community Health have confirmed two active COVID-19 cases in Koondrook. NDCH said contact tracing teams were conducting interviews and would contact individuals and businesses considered at highest risk. “There are no new exposure...

18 Oct 2021

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Melbourne Cup lifts shire’s spirits

THE “people’s cup” awarded to the jockey who wins the race that stops the nation has lifted the spirits of the Gannawarra Shire. The Gannawarra region has a special connection to the Melbourne Cup, with Kerang jockey Jye McNeil winning last year’s...

18 Oct 2021

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Flooding at Barham is no concern

THE Murray River at Barham was expected to flood yesterday, but the water level remained clear of the river bank. Vic Emergency on Friday warned that the river may reach the minor flood level of 5.5 metres on Monday, with the possibility to rise...

18 Oct 2021