Community
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Cohuna local Sarah Mostyn nominated for a Community Hero Award
FOR Cohuna local Sarah Mostyn, being nominated for a Community Hero Award is not about the accolades, but rather encouraging other people to become involved…
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Kerang streets lit up for light festival
KERANG locals braved the cold weather last weekend to marvel at the illuminated streets and water tower as part of Kerang’s Living World light festival.…
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Waterfront development creates opportunities
NEW play spaces and outdoor dinning areas aim to develop Cohuna as a “serious” destination for lifestyle, recreation and business, according to Gannawarra Council. Council…
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Rising costs hit region’s vulnerable
A LEADING human service provider in the Mallee fears a “perfect storm” is brewing for the region’s most vulnerable with the ability to cover living…
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Founding member of tractor pull dies
AT the height of Quambatook’s population decline, organisations, facilities and events roared on. But silence filled the air on July 4 when another town servant,…
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New president at Kerang Rotary
THE Rotary Club of Kerang has a new president, with Gerardine Prendergast installed as its latest leader. The service group held its annual changeover dinner…
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New Catholic priest installed
THE Catholic church parishes in three district communities now have a new parish priest. Fr Dean Bongat was installed by the Bishop of Sandhurst, Rev…
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Online survey on aquatics
RESIDENTS wanting to have their say on the draft Gannawarra aquatic strategy can do so through an online survey. The survey – which can be accessed…
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Kerang Lions install new president
THE gavel and gong of the Kerang Lions Club has officially changed hands again at their changeover dinner held last week. More than 35 people…
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Clients treated to cash winnings
SWAN Hill Chemical’s southern branch clients were treated to an afternoon of generous hospitality on Thursday, and the chance to win a possible $40,000. Supporting…
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Prioritise childcare crisis, MP urges
MALLEE MP Anne Webster has called on the new Labor Government to prioritise the child care needs of regional Victorians. The Shadow Assistant Minister for…
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Elegance fills the Memorial Hall
EIGHT debutantes and their partners were presented to the community on June 24 at Cohuna’s annual debutante ball. Held at the Cohuna Memorial Hall, the…