Gannawarra Times

New directors bring scientific and on-farm expertise

BIRCHIP Cropping Group (BCG) has announced the appointment of Dr Marisa Collins and Giles Cunningham to its board, bringing deep scientific, educational, and on-ground production expertise to help shape the future direction of the organisation. Dr...

13 hours ago

Arts & Entertainment

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 the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, will perform their latest show at Kerang Memorial Hall on...

05 Jun 2025

News

Region supported to put on shows

GANNAWARRA Shire Council has been awarded $12,000 in the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Small Regional Presenters program. The program provides grants to community groups and not-for-profit organisations to assist with the...

05 Jun 2025

News

Home is where the habitat is

ANOTHER significant step was taken last week in the recovery of two native fish species previously thought to be extinct for decades. Ecologists have celebrated the release of 600 olive perchlets and 110 southern purple-spotted gudgeons into the two...

04 Jun 2025

News

Melbourne Cup on display in Gunbower and Swan Hill later this year

THE 18 carat gold Melbourne Cup will be on show in Gunbower and Swan Hill later this year as part of its annual tour to 36 destinations. The Victoria Racing Club announced the destinations at a launch last week at Flemington Racecourse. The cup will...

04 Jun 2025

Education

Weaving a special connection

KERANG born Barapa Barapa Yorta Yorta man, Kai Lane, said it was “a dream come true” to return home and guide school children to create habitat pods that will become home to native fauna in the Gunbower Forest. Mr Lane, along with Barapa Barapa elder...

04 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

Contribute to community wellbeing plan

RESIDENTS are encouraged to participate in a project that will help build a wellbeing focus into decision making processes to support and grow wellbeing across the Gannawarra. The University of Canberra and University of Southern Queensland is using...

04 Jun 2025

Property News

Retreat on lake

DISCOVER your own slice of paradise, a stunning property nestled in the tranquil Lake Charm area, offering breath-taking views and direct access to the pristine Racecourse Lake. Just a short 15-minute drive from...

04 Jun 2025

Property News

Spacious family living

THIS three-bedroom, two-bathroom brick home is located on a spacious corner allotment and includes a study. It features a large living area with bay windows, a split system air-conditioner, and plenty of natural light...

04 Jun 2025

Community

“A long way to go”: record Reconciliation Week numbers

HUNDREDS from across the shire gathered in Kerang in a record-breaking show of respect for First Nations peoples and cultures to mark National Reconciliation Week 2025. Over 350 people attended the Aboriginal flag raising outside Kerang Council...

03 Jun 2025

Sport

Netball

Must-win for Swans, Bulldogs

AFTER two straight losses, Swan Hill will be aiming to return to the winners’ list when they host arch-rivals Tyntynder in this weekend’s standalone King’s Birthday game. Consecutive losses to Woorinen (three goals) and...

12 hours ago

Football

Old rivals lock horns again

THERE will be no love lost when another chapter in the Swan Hill and Tyntynder crosstown rivalry is written tomorrow evening. The two clubs have a long and storied history together, with a rivalry that has stood the test of time for as long as...

12 hours ago

Football

Rivalry resumes

THE return of two-time Jack Betts Medallist Xavier Moloney and 194-game Essendon champion Michael Hurley has Swan Hill supporters salivating ahead of their annual King’s Birthday clash against arch-rivals Tyntynder on Saturday. Both Moloney, who...

12 hours ago