Gannawarra Times

Dairy industry’s water buyback report a ‘wake-up call’

MURRABIT dairy farmer Andrew Leahy has labelled a report that suggests water buybacks could lead to a further 270 million litre decline in milk production as a “wake-up call” for the future of the industry. The Ricardo report commissioned by Dairy...

18 hours ago

Farming and Environment

Buybacks reduce milk production

MODELLING presented two realistic buyback scenarios – returning 302GL or 683GL of water – both of which would cause “irreversible” damage to dairy farmers, dairy processors and dairy communities, according to Australian Dairy Industry Council...

18 hours ago

Community

Local placements and home cooked meals

EVERY year, hundreds of the region’s high school graduates flee the nest in search of further education. A year or two later they often return home to complete their placements under mum and dads’ roof, alongside the comfort of home cooked meals and...

23 hours ago

Farming and Environment

Locals to handle fruit fly management

THE management of Queensland fruit fly in the Murray Valley has been handed to locals. The Fruit Fly Murray Valley area wide management program will end this month. Although the formal FFMV program is winding up, support for growers and home gardeners...

23 hours ago

News

Preventing family violence

PROPOSED changes to Victorian legislation have been put forward in order to strengthen Family Violence Intervention Orders (FVIOs). The pitch aims to prevent young people from “ageing out” of FVIOs and has received support from Mallee...

25 Jun 2025

Golf

Making a hole in one, twice

LONG time sporting rivals and friends Jan Harry and Lexie Ewen both made their first holes in one at the first hole at Barham Golf Club last week. CluBarham Golf Club manager Sienna Voglis congratulated the two women on their achievements.“Jan and...

25 Jun 2025

Video

Videos

Blue Ribbon Day: Honoring Our Heroes and Building a Safer Tomorrow

Blue Ribbon Day is 29 September, which coincides with National Police Remembrance Day. Blue Ribbon Day is a chance for the community to say thank you to those who protect and serve our community and ensure that those who have fallen are never...

28 Sep 2023

Videos

Entertainment at the Cohuna Farmers and Makers Market

Koondrook-based singer-songwriter Elise Drake joined an array of farmers and makers at the June edition of the Cohuna Farmers and Makers Market on Sunday. See more in tomorrow’s Gannawarra Times

26 Jun 2023

Farming and Environment

Abattoir a business boost for emu farm

JEFF Long’s $2.5 million investment in a processing facility is about to start paying dividends at his Tragowel emu property. The delayed completion of the facility has had a knock-on effect on this year’s production schedule, which is...

16 Feb 2023

Protecting farm staff

MURRAY River Council appointed a representative to assist the mayor and deputy mayor in the provision of evidence to support the council’s submission to the inquiry into modern slavery risks faced by temporary migrant workers. Helma Gorey appeared...

25 Jun 2025

News

Roles to fill at health org

NORTHERN District Community Health is calling for applications for new board directors and committee members to help guide the future of health and wellbeing in the region. The community health organisation is seeking individuals who are interested...

25 Jun 2025

News

Skullet for a good cause

KERANG Technical High School students, staff and the community have united to raise funds and awareness for cancer research through the World’s Greatest Shave. The initiative, launched in partnership with KTHS teacher Elizabeth Gloster and the...

24 Jun 2025

News

Shellebrating some turtley awesome names

THE newest geographical landmarks in the catchment have been named. Introducing Hatchling Harbour, Shellax Island, Big Turtle Island, Turtle House, Turtle Safe Home, Turtle Mania, and Ridley’s Turtles. The names come from the very creative minds of...

24 Jun 2025

Sport

Golf

Making a hole in one, twice

25 Jun 2025

Sport

Moving forward

THE Central Murray Football Netball League could be looking at a name change as part of an expanded competition following Wednesday nights meeting of the 17 clubs governed by the Central Rivers League board. One proposal put forward in the meeting...

24 Jun 2025

Sport

McNeil’s the punter’s pal at Cranbourne

KERANG’S Jye McNeil, back from his mid-year holiday, had four runners at Cranbourne on Sunday - and the last two, in the last two of the day - were red hot favourites. He might have come up empty on his first starters, but he didn’t muck around...

24 Jun 2025

Bowls

Bowls Notes

Bowls notes: KERANG. With the onset of winter, the activity on the bowling greens slows down considerably. But the Kerang Bowling Club Tuesday’s Black Duck event has continued to be held with a small field each week enjoying the brisk conditions.

24 Jun 2025

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