News
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Compulsory access looms
The state government has passed legislation enabling the compulsory acquisition of land along the VNI West transmission line route, intensifying efforts to keep the project…
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Strength on show at women’s day breakfast
AROUND 100 people attended the International Women’s Day breakfast at The Glasshouse, where this year’s theme Balance the Scales was on full display. The event…
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Push for more female councillors
THE Gannawarra Shire’s only female councillor has made a push for more women to seek election to local government. Speaking to a packed room at…
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Record year for agriculture
AUSTRALIAN agriculture is set to reach a record $101.4 billion in gross production value in 2025-26 before easing in 2026-27, with both prices and output…
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Race to replace Ley is on
IT’S shaping up to be at least a five-way race in the Farrer by-election, with residents in the southern New South Wales federal seat to…
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Cohuna Show set for massive return
THE 112th annual Cohuna Show is set to return this weekend, with an action-packed program to cater for all ages and interests. The two-day event…
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Watersports with a view
Lake Charm is a watersport playground and host to numerous boating and skiing events each year. Located 20km north of Kerang it is a popular…
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Support for resilience
LOCAL Mallee leaders and not-for-profit organisations will have the chance to learn how a government grant program could help build drought resilience. The Community Impact…
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Fifteen day luxury Bayous, Blues and Bluegrass cruise
Imagine sailing down the Mississippi and the Ohio Rivers for 16 days taking in the sights of colourful New Orlean, musical Memphis and lovely Louisville.…
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Flood of emotions from farmers
THE widespread rainfall has made many farmers optimistic for improved soil conditions, says Rural Aid councillors. Last weekend’s weather event saw many farm areas drenched…
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A sensual reworking of a tragic romance
ON windswept moors where yearning never settles, Wuthering Heights returns to screens once more to test whether timeless passion can survive modern cinema. Adapted from…
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Vax rollout with measles on the rise
THE Mallee community is being urged to get on top of their measles vaccinations as the risk for the infectious disease increases. Thousands of free…












