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AWMA Cohuna open day
AWMA Cohuna will hold an open day on April 21. Guided tours will take place on the hour from 9am to 1pm at the Cohuna…
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Lake Tutchewop was the St Kilda of the north
IT might not have palm-lined parks, but for locals, Lake Tutchewop was their St Kilda of the north. A small crowd gathered at the lake,…
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Chock-a-block market at Murrabit
MORE than 10,000 people converged on the small border town of Murrabit on Easter Saturday for the monthly market. Murrabit Advancement Association secretary Narelle O’Donoghue…
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Christians unite for journey
CHRISTIANS of various denominations united on Good Friday to replicate Christ’s journey to his crucifixion. A large redgum cross was carried on the journey between…
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Tax wrong ‘priority’, says Kerang electric vehicle owner
A KERANG electric vehicle (EV) owner says a transition to going green should be the priority, before a levy is slapped on zero- and low-emission…
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Virtual steps at Cohuna debutante ball
THIS year’s Cohuna debutante ball went virtual for the first time. The ball, held on March 26, was a partnership between the Cohuna Secondary College…
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Warm gratitude at quilt show
SICK children will be beneficiaries of quilts made by local hands. The vibrant, interesting and colourful quilts that will make their way to the Royal…
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Drivers arrive revived and alive
MORE than 440 cups of tea, coffee and milo were served to hundreds of travellers passing through Kerang during the Easter long weekend. The Lions…
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Hop along to Kangaroo Lake mural
RENOWNED Australian artists Chuck Mayfield and Bryan Itch visited Kangaroo Lake Caravan Park last week to begin work on a major mural. Melbourne-based artist Mr…
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Traffic controller almost hit by alleged drug driver
Evasive action A TRAFFIC controller had to take evasive action after almost being hit by a speeding driver in Kerang late last month. Police said…
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Medical centres struggle with demand for COVID-19 vaccine
MEDICAL centres in the region are struggling to cope with demand for COVID-19 vaccines as supplies continue to run low. Ochre Medical Centre Cohuna and…
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Easter treat for shire
THE Easter holiday weekend brought some much-needed business to the Gannawarra shire after an abysmal 12 months. Bower Tavern publican Jamie Williams said they were…