Community
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Decades of service recognised
FOR Jeff Jackson, volunteering has never been about accolades. But after nearly two decades of dedicated service to the Kerang Lions Club, he has been…
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Decades of showing up
KERANG and District Agricultural Society member Lorraine Morris said she was “floored” to be awarded a life membership with the Victorian Agricultural Shows. Mrs Morris…
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There when needed most
EARLIER this year, Loddon Mallee Regions hosted a regional awards ceremony in Charlton to recognise significant contributions to the Victorian State Emergency Service (SES). Kerang…
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Wheels turn at Rotary
THE Rotary Club of Kerang has concluded another year of service to the local and international community through both hands-on service and fund-raising. Outgoing president…
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Quambatook stalwart Jan Free remembered
AN icon of the Quambatook Football Netball Club, Jan Free has been remembered as a “spirited, competitive and tough” player. Jan died on June 7,…
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Local placements and home cooked meals
EVERY year, hundreds of the region’s high school graduates flee the nest in search of further education. A year or two later they often return…
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Country theme to Gunbower Primary School’s mini deb ball
A MINI deb ball at the Gunbower Primary School was a roaring success as the school community came together to celebrate the theme of “country…
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Cemetery stalwart Robert Hampton retires
AFTER more than two decades voluntary service to the Kerang Cemetery Trust, Robert Hampton has retired. The beloved community stalwart was presented with a certificate…
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“A long way to go”: record Reconciliation Week numbers
HUNDREDS from across the shire gathered in Kerang in a record-breaking show of respect for First Nations peoples and cultures to mark National Reconciliation Week…
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Kerang local Jane Ogden reveals her TV career
FOR anyone who flicked through television channels in the 1980s and 90s, or found themselves hooked on Australian game shows, chances are Jane Ogden’s name…
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Funds boost for Cohuna Farmers and Makers Market
PEOPLE from the Gannawarra Shire and beyond enjoyed the monthly Cohuna Farmers and Makers Market. Recently it was announced the market will continue to receive…
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A life of service to community
KEITH Clough joined the Lake Charm Fire Brigade when he was 18 years old and began fighting fires with just a hand-pumped knapsack. The 78-year-old…
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