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Tireless Scout leader remembered
ADMIRED and decorated Scout leader Carmel Tyers OAM would often be seen in public wearing her uniform. And such was her pride in being involved…
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Flesh-eating infection spreads to Mallee
A RETIRED doctor who contracted a flesh-eating infection after being bitten by a mosquito is urging residents to remain vigilant. Kerang resident John Flynn was…
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Christmas joy in town
THE Kerang and district community was treated to the local choir performing an array of Christmas carols on Victoria Street on Thursday evening. The jolly…
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New Kerang Turf Club president off and racing
NEWLY elected Kerang Turf Club president Darren Connelly is living up to his nickname, “Dasher”. With less than two weeks until his first big event…
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Progress investigation closed, say police
VICTORIA Police have said allegations of embezzlement at a Cohuna organisation were unfounded. Police said in a statement that they had completed their investigation and…
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Kerang and Cohuna park parties
FOLLOWING a trying final three months of the year dealing with the flood emergency, people in the Gannawarra district are ready to let their hair…
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Council takes on flood recovery
EMERGENCY services have officially handed over flood recovery to Gannawarra Council, but response capacity will remain. The Swan Hill-based incident control centre (ICC) was decommissioned…
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Kerang homes affordable, says report
KERANG has been recognised as one of the most affordable places in Victoria to purchase a house. A real estate report from CoreLogic, which outlines…
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Creative Gannawarra 2023 program
A RETURN performance by renowned singer Jude Perl headlines Creative Gannawarra 2023 program of events. Planning is underway for next year’s program of events for…
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Water buybacks ‘exploit’ flood-hit farmers VFF
VICTORIAN Farmers Federation (VFF) water council chair Andrew Leahy has slammed the Murray-Darling Basin Authority chief for “ignoring the ongoing impact” of farming communities. Mr…
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Awards for Koondrook Weir fishway
THE design, construction, and operation of the new fishway at Koondrook Weir on Gunbower Creek has been recognised by industry peers across Victoria and Australia.…
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Survey finds rare flora at Quambatook reserve
A WILDFLOWER reserve near Quambatook appears to be flourishing, according to the first official flora survey in 50 years. Regional Landcare co-ordinator Ted Ryan said…