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Esther MacIntyre

Setting good principles

A “BOTTOM up” approach to leadership has helped a humble Swan Hill principal come out on top. Swan Hill Primary School principal Hayley Doyle is one of four finalists vying for the Outstanding Primary Principal title at the Victorian Education...

28 Sep 2021

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Horse man’s passion showing

Esther MacIntyreemacintyre@theguardian. com. auGEOFF Kendell is known as the horse man. He’s a central character of Kerang and District Agricultural Society Show’s horse section for an incredible 52 years. With no show in 2021, and being the usual week...

28 Sep 2021

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Buddy bench a reward for sustainable effort

KERANG Christian College has been rewarded for sustainability at school with a buddy bench from Coles, made from 98 per cent recycled plastic. The school was one of 81 primary schools across Australia to be recognised through the...

23 Sep 2021

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Playground for all abilities opens in Koondrook

GANNAWARRA Shire families and visitors are now able to explore a new play space in the region. Koondrook’s all abilities playground became accessible for public use from September 16.“The playground becoming accessible to community and visitors has...

23 Sep 2021

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Pharmacies ready for Moderna vaccine

MODERNA vaccine supply is officially on its way to Swan Hill and Gannawarra, with appointments available from as early as next week. Kerang’s Terry White Chemist confirmed it would receive stock in coming days, with bookings available from September...

23 Sep 2021

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With lots of laughs, love lasts

AFTER 60 years of marital bliss, Cohuna couple Doris and John Mathers still laugh over their wedding day in 1961. John loves to tell the story of his runaway bride, chased down on the morning of the wedding by Koondrook police officer, Mr Coleman.“We...

20 Sep 2021

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Local groups help reach world goals, says UN manager

Esther MacIntyreA UNITED Nations representative is encouraging community organisations to take credit for their work in addressing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Providing emergency food packages was one example of how community...

18 Sep 2021

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Music acts lined up for all-aged festival

GANNAWARRA is gearing up to host its biggest ever youth event, an all-aged music festival, at Kerang’s Atkinson Park in November. Organised by a committee of young people from Kerang, Cohuna, and Pyramid Hill, Summerwave will feature 17 local...

15 Sep 2021

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Pharmacies rolling up the sleeves

PHARMACISTS are urging more people to choose the convenience of their local pharmacy to book their AstraZeneca vaccine. Hundreds of vaccines have been delivered across Swan Hill and Gannawarra since the pharmacy rollout a month ago. Vaccinations can...

15 Sep 2021

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Connecting students remains a problem

KERANG South Primary School is one of many schools working long hours to help students through lockdown. Families have been battling ongoing internet connectivity issues in Gannawarra, making it almost impossible for some children to participate in...

01 Sep 2021

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Show and Shine cancelled for another year

LESS than a week after the Kerang Show was cancelled, another popular annual event has fallen victim to Covid. The 5th annual Kerang Show and Shine was scheduled for October 3 as a double header with the Kerang Show. A disappointed show president...

01 Sep 2021

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Gannawarra gets the jab done in rapid rate

GANNAWARRA is vaccinating at a rapid rate at the Kerang District Health (KDH) Covid Vaccination Clinic. Staffed by KDH and Northern Community District Health (NDCH), with support from Swan Hill District...

27 Aug 2021