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Celebrating community halls
Damian Callinan’s Hall Stories tour heads to Lake Charm and Murrabit this month. The latest show from the renowned Australian comedian—and creator of the hit…
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Half-a-century of school stories
IT has been half a century since the class of 1975 walked out of the gates of Kerang Technical High School after using slide rules…
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Strategic talks
GLOBAL power politics have found their way to the small town of Lalbert, as VHM Limited announced interest from a United States government owned bank.…
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Updated version of WaterLINE
Goulburn-Murray Water is inviting customers to attend drop-in sessions to explore the new and improved version of its online water ordering system WaterLINE. The updated…
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Council meeting tidbits
Council Christmas closure COUNCIL offices will close from 2pm Wednesday December 24 and reopen on Friday January 2. The closures will include administration offices, libraries,…
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Free summer travel
PUBLIC transport will be free on weekends across Victoria during summer. The Victorian Government made the announcement on Wednesday as a “thank you” for commuters…
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Boort Show is revving up for 137th year
THE Boort Show promises to be an action-packed day for the whole family on Saturday, bringing all the country show classics with a couple of…
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Ratepayer cash under scrutiny as councillors demand answers
QUESTIONS are mounting over the millions of dollars being poured into external consultants at Murray River Council. At the ordinary council meeting last week, Councillor…
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Noorong Road culvert danger
BARHAM’S Noorong Road flood risks are back in the spotlight, with Murray River Council set to investigate the cost and feasibility of upgrading the flood…
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Sport
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Grudge match to open season
THE second Northern Valley pennant competition will start off with a bang this weekend, as last year’s grand finalists Kerang and Cohuna Golf go head-to-head…
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Northern Valley Pennant Bowls 2025-26 Season Preview
NORTHERN VALLEY DIVISION 1 WEEKEND PENNANT 2025-26 SEASON PREVIEW BARHAM PRESIDENT – Stephen Arthur LAST SEASON – Semi finalist IN’S – Stephen Arthur, Jean Fairchild…
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King for a day
KOONDROOK’S Jye McNeil has done his chances of securing a ride in this years’ Melbourne Cup no harm, after piloting the Chris Waller trained Valiant…
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Station One claims Cup
Andrew Mole KYNETON country cup specialist Station One racked up another victory on Saturday when he raced away with the $30,000 Moama Bowling Club Gunbower…
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Golf Notes
KERANG Ladies Club Championship – Wednesday, October 1 THE first round of the ladies’ club championship for 2025 has commenced, with 16 ladies playing on…
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Bowls Notes
KERANG LAST week began in a flurry as we prepared to host the first day of the women’s Country Carnival. The five sections worked their…
Entertainment
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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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Kerang Rotary Art Show impresses
THE 22nd annual Kerang Rotary Art Show lit up the Easter long weekend with a vibrant showcase of creativity, community spirit, and strong local support.…
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Be prepared now
LEADING into the fire season, CFA Gannawarra catchment commander Luke Waterson recounts a conversation with an old, veteran firefighter. “When I asked him how bad…
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Town spirit on show
The 2025 Kerang Show was a culinary extravaganza, with the pavilion showcasing an array of mouthwatering delights. Bread, pancakes, biscuits, and cookies were among the…
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Showing the best
The 2025 Kerang Show pavilion was a vibrant showcase of the community’s rich cultural heritage. Visitors were captivated by the intricate handwoven handicrafts, each piece…
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Around the show
THE Kerang Show was a resounding success, with sheep dogs herding flocks, racing ducks captivating the crowd, intricate crocheted masterpieces on display, and an array…
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Survey on duck abundance
THE Game Management Authority will begin its annual survey of Victoria’s game duck population next week. The survey will be conducted by wildlife biologists, who…
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Culture and community
TYAPA Kurra Kahl has been celebrated as “the start of a significant place” for generations of people. The official opening of the bush tucker space…