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Peter Bannan

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

News

Have your say on revenue and rates

GANNAWARRA residents are encouraged to have their say on the document that outlines how Gannawarra Shire Council raises revenue to fund services and invests in infrastructure improvements. Councillors moved a recommendation at their April ordinary...

28 Apr 2025

News

Shire feels funding pinch

GANNAWARRA Shire says it’s battling hard for every extra dollar from state and federal funding. At a meeting last week with Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh, the shire explained how a 50 per cent cut in available federal funding for regional and...

26 Apr 2025

News

Road resealing to begin

GANNAWARRA Council will soon begin road resealing works across the municipality. As part of the council’s annual capital program, works will focus specifically on rural roads near Cohuna, Lalbert, Leitchville, Koondrook, Murrabit and Quambatook...

26 Apr 2025

Community

Visionary Vince legacy

DESCRIBED by many as the “mayor of Murrabit”, the late Vince Maher has been given a lasting honour. The near 60-year contribution of the four-time Murrabit football premiership player was celebrated on March 21 with the recreation reserve re-named...

25 Apr 2025