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Peter Bannan

North Central Catchment Management Authority resignations

THE chair and three board members of North Central Catchment Management Authority have quit mid-term. Woosang mixed grain farmer and former Country Fire Authority chief officer, Euan Ferguson, resigned in the past fortnight, 18 months into...

13 hours ago

News

Walsh backs duck hunting

MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh says duck hunting is an “integral” part of regional Victoria, and is “happy to see it stay that way”.Mr Walsh said apart from the thousands of families, friends and individuals who participate every year, the...

03 May 2025

News

Mother’s Day born out of a desire for peace

MOTHER’S Day has been celebrated in Australia for almost 150 years, traditionally every year on the second Sunday in May. But where did the tradition of spoiling mum begin, and why?Interestingly, Mother’s Day was born out of a desire for peace. Early...

03 May 2025

News

Gift ideas to make her day special

WITH Mother’s Day just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about how you might make mum feel appreciated this year. Mums with primary school-aged children should still expect priceless homemade gifts purchased at school stalls...

02 May 2025

News

Threatened species victims of duck shoot

KERANG anti-duck hunting campaigner Kate Bossence says the opening of the 2025 duck hunting season was marrred by wildlife rescuers finding dead and wounded birds at a wetland in western Victoria. She said a majority of these birds included...

30 Apr 2025

Police & Courts

Police Beat

CultivatePOLICE seized a cannabis plant growing at a Leitchville address. Officers executed a warrant on April 16, finding the large plant growing in the read yard and cannabis in the home. A 54-year-old male was spoken to and will be interviewed at...

30 Apr 2025

News

Water tower works to start

REFURBISHMENT of the iconic Kerang water tower will begin next Monday, aimed at improving the tower’s structure and safeguarding water quality for the community. Lower Murray Water said the project includes replacing the tower’s roof and...

30 Apr 2025

Tennis

Murrabit Lawn Tennis Club tournament a success

THE Murrabit Lawn Tennis Club hosted its 78th annual Easter tournament, with perfect weather and a high number of entries. The club ran the mixed competition on Good Friday and doubles on Easter Saturday. Many competitors were visitors who camped...

30 Apr 2025

Politics

Meet Mallee’s Federal candidates

We gave all Mallee candidates the final call on why voters should elect them to Federal Parliament on Saturday. Nicole RowanGreensIN a wealthy country like Australia, everyone should be able to afford the basics like a home, food and access to world...

29 Apr 2025

News

Kerang to Koondrook rail trail

PROJECT constraints and projected costs have forced Gannawarra Council to cancel the development of the Kerang to Koondrook rail trail. Councillors made the decision at the April ordinary meeting to cease further planning for the proposed 22km rail...

29 Apr 2025

Tennis

Kerang Lawn Tennis Club tournament a sellout

KERANG Lawn Tennis Club celebrated its Easter centenary tournament in fine style. It smashed its way through 750 matches across the long weekend, culminating in the premier events. The men’s open title went to Jarrod Joyce, whose family from Lal...

29 Apr 2025

Opinion

Shire buzzing during Easter

TOWNS in the local district all had a successful Easter, be it with regards to sporting events or just the number of people coming to the area. Heard that the crowd at the Murrabit rodeo held the Saturday before Easter was over 4000. That’s got to...

29 Apr 2025