News
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Around the churches
Anglican St John’s Anglican Church Kerang: Sunday, 22 February, 10am Holy Communion with Ven Peter Barker. Cohuna, Pyramid Hill, Boort, Anglican Cooperating Parishes Church times…
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One on run after drug raid chase
ONE person remains on the run and four others have been arrested after a scrappy chase through “treacherous terrain” police said, following a multi-million dollar…
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Showcasing local talent
PYRAMID Hill Memorial Hall was filled with fine art and those who appreciate it on Friday night for the opening of the annual art show.…
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Flood recovery exhibition
RESIDENTS and visitors are now able to view a photographic display highlighting the Gannawarra’s recovery from the 2022 floods. The Gannawarra Reflect and Connect –…
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Ley exit leaves Farrer in flux
THE nation’s eyes have fixed on Farrer in anticipation of a “very messy” by-election, to be triggered by the resignation of local MP and the…
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Cricket great graces Kerang
AUSTRALIAN cricket royalty came to Kerang when legendary batsman David Boon regaled around 50 starry-eyed fans at Riverside Park on Sunday. “Boonie”, who scored more…
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Daily bag limits as season announced
VICTORIA’S 2026 duck hunting season will proceed with a daily bag limit of nine birds, a decision the State Government says is grounded in science…
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Hefty price tag for road sealing
A PROPOSAL to seal a road connecting Murrabit to Murray Downs in New South Wales carries a high price tag of $22 million, Murray River…
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Gas deadline looms
RESIDENTS and businesses in Kerang are being urged to act quickly as Solstice Energy prepares to close its compressed natural gas network. The Victorian Government…
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Sport
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Raiders claim top spot
BARHAM-Koondrook will enter this year’s SHDCA finals series as premiership favourites after their two-wicket win over RSL saw the Raiders climb to the top of…
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Rams on road for glory
NORTHERN VALLEY DIVISION 1 SECOND SEMI FINAL COHUNA GOLF v MURRAY DOWNS COHUNA GOLF BOWLING CLUB, 1.30pm MURRAY Downs will be on the road this…
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History to be made for Racecourse
NORTHERN VALLEY DIVISION 1 FIRST SEMI FINAL KERANG v RACECOURSE KERANG BOWLING CLUB, 1.30pm RACECOURSE will make their first Northern Valley Premier League finals appearance…
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SHDCA Round 13 Cricket Preview
St Mary’s-Tyntynder v Wandella St Mary’s-Tyntynder will be hoping to draw inspiration from their club legends of yesteryear when they host Wandella in a must-win…
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Blues, Raiders fight for top
Both RSL and Barham-Koondrook will be near full-strength when the two clubs meet in a top of the table battle at Gurnett Oval tomorrow afternoon.…
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Golf Notes
KERANG Ladies Stroke Monthly Medal – Wednesday, February 4 ELEVIN women finally made it onto the course, in fair weather, at last. The day’s winner…
Entertainment
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A luminous reimagining of Shakespeare’s greatest loss
IN A tragedy that explores both love and loss, Hamnet premiered in Swan Hill this week, taking audiences on a devastating exploration of the heart-breaking…
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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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She’s back: independent quick to stake claim in Farrer
A PROMINENT independent political candidate has put her hand back as a hopeful for the Federal seat of Farrer, following the current MP and former…
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Year in Review
Tuesday, September 2 Fairbrother Construction completed preliminary work on the aged care facility in Cohuna. The $41.1 million project was said to feature 16 aged…
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Council outgrows status
MURRAY River Council will seek reclassification from Rural Large to Regional Rural, arguing rapid population growth and a booming tourism sector have outgrown its status.…
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Cruise North America
Take in historic cities and rugged shores with Viking’s 15-day Canada and East Coast Explorer voyage from Toronto, Ontario to Fort Lauderdale, Florida or vice…
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Oldies urged to be cautious around water
LIFE Saving Victoria is urging older adults, particularly those from multicultural communities, to take extra care around water and during extreme heat as new figures…
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Cod almighty: Big Murray catches signal healthy waters along rivers and creeks
MURRAY cod numbers are on the rise along Gunbower Creek and the wider Murray River system, with environmental water flows and on ground habitat works…
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Calls backed for water royal commission
THE New South Wales Parliament has backed a call for a federal royal commission into water management, a move supporters say marks a turning point…
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Recruiting with outdoor passion
OUTDOOR enthusiasts are being encouraged to apply for two new Parks Victoria ranger roles in Cohuna and Swan Hill. It’s part of 62 new roles…
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A lifetime of grit
ALMOST four years after the sudden death of her husband and 20 since being diagnosed with MS, Charlie Hovenden has told all in her unflinching…
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Extreme heat detrimental to work health and safety
WITH February already recording some of the hottest days of the year in some parts of the country, the nation’s peak workplace health and safety…