News
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Costly scam for victim
KERANG police have urged caution when buying secondhand mobile phones, saying dealing with unscrupulous sellers could result in falling victim to a scam. A female…
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Blue-green algae alert for lakes and channels
GOULBURN-Murray Water (GMW) is warning customers and the public to avoid direct contact with water at First Reedy Lake, Middle Reedy Lake, Little Lake Charm,…
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Beattie returns as Loddon mayor
COUNCILLOR Neil Beattie has been elected mayor of Loddon Shire Council. The mixed farmer, from Catumnal, who has been the Boort Ward councillor for 15…
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Nothing hampering the festive cheer
NORTHERN District Community Health (NDCH) and local churches will continue to work together this Christmas to provide hampers to community members in need, despite COVID-19…
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A sharing of culture, time of reflection
THE week symbolises respect and sharing of culture, a time of reflection and healing and a place of pride for all Australians. That was was…
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Community input not diminished
COLLEEN Condliffe won’t dwell on her narrow Loddon shire election defeat, with the long-term Inglewood Ward councillor maintaining her strong community involvement through a range…
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Students fall respectfully silent
THE sacrifices of those who have served in wars were commemorated by Kerang South Primary School students and staff on Remembrance Day. Usually school captains…
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Man arrested over alleged op shop theft
OP SHOP ARREST A 46-YEAR-OLD Kerang man was remanded in custody on charges including theft and cultivating a drug of dependence after police executed a…
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Back in the gym
AFTER a closure of eight months, Kerang District Health has started reopening its social support programs. Last Tuesday the gym opened its doors, with a…
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MP calls for action on Paterson’s curse
MEMBER for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell has called on the State Government to take urgent action on the spread of Paterson’s curse in Gunbower…
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Koondrook Primary School NSW students face lockout
THE Victorian Department of Education and Training has been urged to overturn a decision to lock out NSW students from enrolling at Koondrook Primary School.…
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New Gannawarra Shire councillors are thinking positive
THERE was an upbeat, positive mood among the members of the new Gannawarra Shire Council after they were sworn in on Monday. The councillors seemed…