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Samantha James

Rural women can exercise in pool

THIS Girl Can ambassador Natalie Plant has been getting Manangatang women into the pool for mental and physical wellbeing at her water aerobics class for 13 years. Mrs Plant has built a community of women from in town and on farms up to 40km away at...

14 Nov 2024

News

Keep your pets safe from snake bites

WHILE snake season has only just begun, the Border Veterinary Clinic team is already treating pets for snake bites. To keep your pet safe, the clinic recommends that owners keep a close eye on them at home and when out. This includes keeping...

13 Nov 2024

News

Snake avoidance training for dogs

EVOLVE K9 Training Solutions trainer Brendon Gartside runs comprehensive snake avoidance training in Victoria’s mid-north region. Mr Gartside utilises live scent and sight training of endemic snake species to deter dogs from interacting with them...

13 Nov 2024

News

Look out for grain trains

ROAD users during harvest are advised to exercise caution at level crossings, and while sharing the road with trucks and heavy vehicles. During this year’s harvest, four return grain services will run per week on the Murray Basin line from Ararat to...

12 Nov 2024

Police & Courts

Police beat

GANNAWARRA Intercept: On Friday, November 1, about 7pm, police detected a vehicle travelling at an alleged speed of 137km/h on the Loddon Valley Highway in the Macorna area. The driver was a 48 year old female. An oral fluid test allegedly indicated...

12 Nov 2024

News

Officers honoured

LOCAL police officers were recognised for their service to their communities at the Swan Hill Police Service Area awards presentation. Kerang Acting Senior Sergeant Joshua Coombs and Quambatook Leading Senior Constable Wayne Cook received...

08 Nov 2024

News

Date set for gala night

EVERYONE is invited to go all out for dating’s night of nights at One28 Doors in Swan Hill on December 7. Support organisation Ability and Ambition is hosting the Dating with Disability black-tie gala for people living with disability and the whole...

07 Nov 2024

Police & Courts

Police Beat

Damage: On Friday, October 25, between 9.30pm and 4pm the next day, the front glass door of a home in Channel Street, Cohuna, was damaged. Burglary: On Tuesday, October 22, between 5pm and 7.30am the following day, offenders...

05 Nov 2024

News

Low carp catch a success

CONDITIONS were perfect on Sunday for the Cohuna Carp Catch at Gunbower Creek which attracted more than 100 locals. While only three carp were caught, North Central Catchment Management Authority project manager Peter Rose said that was...

29 Oct 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Plenty of laughs at cafe

UPCOMING and established Australian comedians graced the stage at The Big Cohuna Stockyard Café on Saturday night for the Cohuna Comedy Gala. Kirsty Webeck headlined the gala, supported by Matt Stewart, Dave Waneke and Urvi Majumdar, to...

29 Oct 2024

Police & Courts

Police round-up

Kerang Attempted burglary, Boundary Street, Kerang Overnight October 17, an unknown person attempted to gain entry to a Boundary Street property. The owner found tool marks on a metal sliding door at the back of the premises and damage to windows...

29 Oct 2024

News

Fire danger ahead

THE CFA has declared the fire danger period will begin in Gannawarra, Campaspe and Loddon Shires on Monday 1am, November 4. CFA District 18 assistant chief fire officer Gavin Wright said the restrictions imposed by the fire danger period are...

28 Oct 2024