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CFA funding claims rejected
PREMIER Jacinta Allan has defended the state’s bushfire funding after angry residents confronted her in fire-hit Alexandra, accusing the government of betraying farmers and leaving…
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Donate to save lives
GANNAWARRA residents are being urged to roll up their sleeves and give blood as Australian Red Cross Lifeblood’s mobile donor centre prepares to roll into…
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Bale out those in need
FARMERS and residents have rallied to donate stock feed to fire-affected properties in Victoria, after bushfires burned more than 400,000 hectares. Beef cattle producer Tim…
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Funding round open for grassroots groups
GRASSROOTS multicultural and multifaith organisations have until 19 February to apply for funding through the Victorian Government to support their communities. The Victorian Government will…
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Holiday heroes
THERE is still time for primary school-aged children to dream big and get creative these holidays at the free Barham Library Comic Book Creation Activity…
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Protect against bites
PEOPLE across southern New South Wales are being urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites following a probable case of Japanese encephalitis and the detection…
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Year in review: June
Tuesday, 3 June HUNDREDS from across the shire gathered in Kerang in a record-breaking show of respect for First Nations peoples and cultures to mark…
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Cooler reprieve
TRAINS services have resumed on the Swan Hill and Bendigo lines after around-the-clock repairs to fire-damaged infrastructure between Bendigo and Castlemaine. The welcome public transport…
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Crisis under the microscope
A MAJOR new research push has been launched to investigate labour and skills shortages gripping key farming regions, with the Murray–Darling and Swan Hill firmly…
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Sport
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Swan Hill & District Cricket Association – Round 10 Preview
St Mary’s-Tyntynder v Murrabit FOR the second time this season, St Mary’s-Tyntynder will be out to bounce back from a poor batting performance when they…
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Must win for Raiders, Roodogs
ULTIMA-TUF will be hoping to end Barham-Koondrook’s four-match winning streak when they take on the reigning Kookaburra Cup premiers tomorrow afternoon. While Barham-Koondrook are all…
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Rams and Racecourse rivalry resumes
ANOTHER chapter in an old rivalry will be written this weekend when the Northern Valley pennant competition resumes tomorrow afternoon, with Murray Downs hosting cross-town…
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Barham continues to strike wins
BKCC V WOORINEN BARHAM continued their winning ways after defeating Woorinen by 25 runs to earn their seventh win of the season. The River Raiders…
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World Titles wrap up in Barham
LAWN bowlers from across the region descended on cluBarham to watch some of the world’s best athletes go head-to-head in their backyard. A nail-biting finish…
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Kerang takes on Racecourse
RACECOURSE will hit the road for the final time in 2025, as they suit up to face Kerang before the Christmas break. The Green and…
Entertainment
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A new round of laughs
AFTER a brief spiritual journey to India to “find himself,” one of Australia’s best-loved comedians, Akmal Saleh, is back on home soil. And he’s back…
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Time out at Heritage Museum
FOLKS and families from far and wide came down to the Kerang Heritage Museum to marvel at the many relics of yesteryear. Despite a patch…
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Out and about: at the footy
CROWDS of supporters from a number of teams came down to watch the footy at Wandella Recreation Reserve, in what was the last preliminary finals…
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Help solve murder mystery
AUDIENCES will help Golden Rivers Theatre Group solve a musical murder mystery at their production of Oh, Horrors! It’s Murder!, showing through early August. Someone…
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Three blind mice bring midweek joy
THE unassuming thespians of the Dingwall Country Women’s Association called in to Glenarm last Wednesday to deliver a charmingly bespoke vaudeville performance. The oft-hilarious nursery…
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Are you ready for The Listies children’s show
CHILDREN’S performers, The Listies, are returning to the Gannawarra Shire next month as part of their 110% Ready tour. The duo, who are regulars at…
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Tractor tragedy sparks concern
A FARMER has become the first workplace fatality for 2026 after being entangled in a tractor wheel, prompting renewed calls for farmers to stay vigilant…
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China driving Aussie almond demand
DEMAND for Australian almonds remains strong despite easing from last season’s record highs, according to the Almond Board of Australia. The industry’s October sales position…
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Calls flow for royal commission
AUSTRALIA needs a royal commission into water management in 2026, according to Murray MP Helen Dalton, who says politicians are “destroying” the nation’s waterways and…
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Collection under the hammer
AN eclectic curation of vintage and antique Australian pastoral machinery and memorabilia will go to auction on 1 February. Yvon Smythe and her late partner,…
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Mallee groundcover levels hit new low
GROWERS in the Northern Mallee are facing some of the worst seasonal conditions on record, experts have warned, with many paddocks left “bare and vulnerable”…
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Old iron, new spark to fire up
HISTORY will be rolling, rattling and roaring into action on the Australia Day long weekend when Quambatook’s paddocks turn back the clock and put vintage…
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VFF responds to help bushfire impacted farmers
THE Victorian Farmers Federation is coordinating fodder relief for farmers affected by the devastating Victorian bushfires. As part of our agreement with the Victorian Government,…
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Celebrating Australia Day 2026 in the Gannawarra
CELEBRATIONS will be held throughout the Gannawarra Shire on 26 January to mark Australia Day. Gannawarra Shire Council is supporting community groups hosting celebrations at…
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New support announced for Victorians hit by bushfires
THE Allan and Albanese governments have announced a new package of financial and mental health support for Victorians affected by the state’s devastating bushfires, as…
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On the frontline
AS fast-moving fires raged across the state during the most intense heatwave in years, Country Fire Authority volunteers from across the Gannawarra Shire were on…