Gannawarra Times

Cash on the way for crossing upgrades

RAILWAY crossings across four council areas in northern Victoria will receive safety upgrades from the Victorian and Federal governments. The 32 high-priority railway level crossing improvements across the state’s regional rail network are being...

7 hours ago

Competitions

Win a day out at the Quambatook Tractor Pull 2025

Complete this form to enter the competition to win 2x admission tickets. Entries close Thursday April 10, 2025 at 12noon.

31 Mar 2025

Politics

Emergency levy to fund bureaucrats, says Walsh

MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh says there is “no fairness or equity” with the expanded fire services levy, which now incorporates more emergency service agencies in Victoria.“It is not an emergency services tax, it is actually a tax to fund...

7 hours ago

News

Redevelopment ready to launch

THE third and fourth stages of the Kerang CBD redevelopment will be officially opened as part of the Kerang Traders’ Easter fair on Thursday, April 17. The opening will recognise the completion of the $2.54 million project, fully funded by the...

03 Apr 2025

Farming and Environment

Threatened species victims of duck shoot

KERANG anti-duck hunting campaigner Kate Bossence says the opening of the 2025 duck hunting season was marrred by wildlife rescuers finding dead and wounded birds at a wetland in western Victoria. She said a majority of these birds included...

03 Apr 2025

Sport

How to get sporting grants

REPRESENTATIVES from sporting clubs in the Gannawarra Shire gained an insight into how to write successful grant applications at a dinner last week. More than 60 people attended the second annual Gannawarra Sporting Club Dinner, held at Koondrook...

02 Apr 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

Step forward for victims

MALLEE Accommodation and Support Program has welcomed more support provided in this year’s Federal Budget for victims of gender-based violence. This week’s Budget announced $21.4 million over three years from 2025/26 to improve victim and survivor...

02 Apr 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Vibrant artworks brighten region

MURRAY River Council is bringing vibrant new artwork to local primary schools through a creative mural project, delivered as part of the council’s Arts and Culture Strategy. It comes as artist Gus Eagleton advances work on Barham’s new water tower...

01 Apr 2025

Community

Let’s twist again

CLUBARHAM’s Rock and Roll festival had 200 guests donning their glad rags and hitting the dance floor this weekend. The Heartbeat Band, Honey B & the Stingers and DJ Angelo soundtracked the rock ‘n’ roll resurgence over four days, which included...

01 Apr 2025

Politics

Election challengers face tough task

CHALLENGERS to the Coalition-held seats of Mallee and Farrer face one of the toughest tasks in federal politics ahead of the May 3 election. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ended months of speculation on Friday when he announced the...

01 Apr 2025

Sport

Netball

New look Bulldogs, Raiders

WITH two almost completely unrecognisable teams, it’s hard to know what to expect from Tyntynder and Koondrook-Barham when the two clubs take to the Alan Garden Reserve courts tomorrow afternoon. With both the Bulldogs and River Raiders changing...

7 hours ago

Football

Eagles keen to impress at Lalbert Recreation Reserve

AFTER suffering a shock nine-point loss to Tooleybuc-Manangatang in the opening round last year, the Mallee Eagles are doing everything possible to ensure lightning doesn’t strike twice when the two clubs open the season tomorrow afternoon. All eyes...

7 hours ago

Football

Call to help guide the game

THE umpires who keep the beating heart of country football alive are a tightknit group supporting each other and eager to welcome new people into their fold. Central Rivers umpires manager Brent Howden is entering his 21st season as a central umpire...

7 hours ago

Football

New look Roos, Tigers to open season

CMFNL Football Round 1 previews: Balrnalad v Woorinen, Tyntynder v Koondrook-Barham, NNW United v Swan Hill, Kerang v Lake Boga. IT will be the beginning of a new era for both Balranald and Woorinen Saturday afternoon, with both clubs desperate for their first points under new leadership.

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