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Jimmy Meiklejohn

2022 in Review - May - Wilson selected to play for Victoria

Originally published May 31 2022 YOUNG Kerang bowler Kane Wilson will don the Big V in July after being selected in the Victorian Bowls U18 State Boys Team. A strong performance at the State Championships last month in Bendigo set Wilson up for his selection, and he is excited to...

30 Dec 2022

Looking Back

2022 in Review - May - Local legend gets seventy year service recognised

Originally Published May 17 2022 KERANG club legend Ron Peck has had his 70-year connection to his beloved Blues recognised when he was presented with a Victorian Country Football League (VCFL) Service Medal last month. Peck was presented the award by current Kerang Football Netball...

30 Dec 2022

Looking Back

2022 in Review - April - American cars star at Show and Shine

Originally Published April 19 2022 A VINTAGE luxury American car worth millions is among the star attractions at this year’s Kerang Show and Shine. There will be lots of exciting old and vintage cars on display, including the Cord car that is valued at...

29 Dec 2022

Looking Back

2022 in Review - April - Leitchville man, 96, is the elder Roo

Originally Published April 12 2022 FORMER Melbourne and North Melbourne footballer Ernie O’Rourke turned 96 last Friday and is the Kangaroos’ oldest living player. To mark the occasion the club organised a special gift to the Leitchville local and last week he was...

29 Dec 2022

Looking Back

2022 in Review - April - Huge crowds as Quambatook Tractor Pull roars back to life

Originally Published April 14 2022 AFTER three long years, tractor pulling returned to Quambatook over the long weekend with massive crowds converging on the town to watch the horsepower beasts hit the track. An estimated crowd of 4000...

29 Dec 2022

Looking Back

2022 in Review - April - Kerang art show draws big crowd

Originally Published April 19 2022 THE Rotary Club of Kerang’s Annual Easter Art Show has been a massive success again, with nearly 500 pieces on display and some high quality pieces on display. Art Show Coordinator Jenny Kelly has...

29 Dec 2022

Looking Back

2022 in Review - February - Citizen of the year is one for the history books

Originally Published February 1 2022 GANNAWARRA Shire Council has crowned their citizen of the year for 2022, with a well-known sports historian being recognised for his devotion to preserving the district’s sports history. Ross Bateman – who has spent a large portion of his...

27 Dec 2022

Looking Back

2022 in Review - January - A modern showing in Cohuna with new pavilion completed

Originally Published January 11 2022 THE Morton Garner Pavilion has undergone a massive redevelopment which will allow more Cohuna Recreation Reserve users to utilise the facilities which have been modernised. Gannawarra Shire Council oversaw the development of the Cohuna and District...

26 Dec 2022

News

Winning formula for Koondrook local

A TRIP to the Australian Grand Prix and being in awe of the speed and meticulous manoeuvres for Jack Thomas was a winning formula. “In high school, at Kerang Tech, we had a trip to the Grand Prix in year 10 or 11,“ he said.“I had never seen Formul...

14 Jun 2022

Football

NNW United notch first win of season in style

NYAH Nyah West United have risen off the bottom of the ladder after picking up their first win for the year, over an undermanned Tooleybuc side by 117 points. Demons coach Corey Daniels was pleased...

01 Jun 2022

Bowls

Wilson selected to play for Victoria

YOUNG Kerang bowler Kane Wilson will don the Big V in July after being selected in the Victorian Bowls U18 State Boys Team. A strong performance at the State Championships last month in Bendigo set Wilson up for his selection, and he is excited to...

31 May 2022

Football

Balranald closes in on top five with third straight win

BALRANALD now sits just outside the top five on percentage after racking up their third straight win over Nyah Nyah West on Saturday. After losing their opening three games, Balranald continued to...

23 May 2022