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NSW SES has reminded Murray River users that the river is closed to boats and other recreation activities after an emergency area was declared between…

A SWAN Hill line train has been grounded since October 13, with all services suspended “until further notice”. With Kerang isolated and surrounded by water,…

ANXIETY ran through the Kerang district overnight Monday as 27mm fell on the Loddon River, already at major flood levels. The major level was expected…

AS CLEAN-UP efforts continue in Charlton, relieved residents say they’ve learnt a lot from the 2011 floods that inundated their town. “We’re getting back to…

A MODERATE flood watch and act alert has been issued for the Culgoa township and surrounding areas as floodwater levels continue to rise along Tyrrell…

COHUNA Neighbourhood House is getting involved in Australia’s largest community-led digital inclusion campaign by hosting a Get Online Week event October 21. The house is…

ADEQUATE access to childcare is an ongoing issue in Cohuna. But the town might be one step closer to resolving it, with residents encouraged to…

THE Victorian Opposition will slash V/Line fares in half if it wins next month’s state election. Liberal leader Matthew Guy said cheaper public transport costs…

“PREPARE for the worst, hope for the best.” That was the message reinforced at town meetings in Quambatook and Kerang on Sunday as people decided…

GANNAWARRA Shire Mayor Charlie Gillingham is confident the community can manage the water “coming our way”. “I think the prolific growth that has sprung up…

KERANG resident Gail Camelinat remembers the 2011 flood event “like it was yesterday”. “Those memories come back all the time,” she said. “When it rains…

THE Kerang and District Garden Club has had a very busy time lately, with lots of events and activities. The Garden Club held their annual…