Gannawarra Times

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...

4 hours ago

News

Bridge work to begin

WORK to replace the Apex Park Road bridge with a new concrete structure will begin on Monday. Construction of the bridge will be welcome news for visitors to the barbecue area and amenities at Apex Park, which has been closed to vehicles after the...

4 hours ago

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Berriwillock Rodeo in the chute

THE Berriwillock rodeo is set to make a comeback in March next year, after a 35 year hiatus. Community members have thrown their support behind the event in a bid to reinvigorate the town, provide a family-fun event for the wider Mallee...

20 hours ago

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‘Fur’ Pete’s sake, keep your dog on leash in park

AN increase in complaints has prompted Murray River Council to urge dog owners to adhere to responsible pet ownership laws, particularly in areas where dogs are required to be on a leash. The council said rangers had observed a rise in incidents...

06 Nov 2024

News

Remembering fallen

THE moment when World War I hostilities ceased on the Western Front 106 years ago will be remembered next week. RSL sub-branches in Cohuna and Kerang are marking Remembrance Day with quiet reflections and services on Monday, November 11 at 11am...

06 Nov 2024

News

Clean up untidy yards

GANNAWARRA Council has begun a campaign to encourage residents to clean up unsightly properties. It’s part of efforts to maintain the safety, health and appearance of the community, as well as to reduce the risk of fires during the fire danger period...

06 Nov 2024

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

Wednesday a total fire ban in the Mallee

THE first total fire ban for the fire season has been declared for the Mallee region tomorrow. Tomorrow’s conditions will be hot and windy across the state, with extreme fire danger in the Mallee expecting temperatures of up to 39 degrees, including...

05 Nov 2024

News

Duck survey to start

For more information, including a map of the proposed flight path, visit gma. vic. gov. au/research/duck-research

05 Nov 2024

Police & Courts

Arsonist charged

A KERANG man has been charged with arson after a unit was destroyed in a blaze on Wednesday. Firefighters rushed to the Murray Street, Kerang property about 6.45am to find the unit on fire. Kerang Fire Brigade captain Ramon Steel said volunteers...

05 Nov 2024

News

Farrant leads council vote

FIRST-time Gannawarra Shire candidate Lisa Farrant appears set to have a seat in the chamber. The Koondrook resident and qualified podiatrist was atop the council election vote count, amassing 1502 first preference votes. The Victorian...

05 Nov 2024

Sport

Golf

Like father, like daughter

THE name Spitty is becoming synonymous with the word golf in the Mallee. That connection is likely to last long into the future with dad Andrew guiding his daughters to golfing success and providing opportunities for them to go as far as their...

05 Nov 2024

Sport

Ultima looks to appeal

GOLDEN Rivers club Ultima is considering an appeal after its bid to join the neighbouring football league was knocked back. The Roos’ application to exit the Golden Rivers league, where it won this year’s senior football premiership, to join...

05 Nov 2024

Cricket

Walsh returns with ton

A COMMANDING 114 off 82 balls from star batsman Joel Walsh helped Nyah District continue their unbeaten start to the season with a comprehensive 102-run win over RSL on Saturday. In his first match for the campaign, Walsh returned in imposing form...

05 Nov 2024

Bowls

Bowls Notes

THE Northern Valley Division 1 team travelled to play their first game at Murray Downs last Saturday, and although having a big win on one green, the other two rinks were defeated, resulting in a win for the home team. Dallas Mather’s...

05 Nov 2024

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