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State government pandemic actions challenge our federation
OPINION – Anne Webster REGIONAL Australia frequently finds itself bearing the brunt of urban-centric policy that hurts its communities. State government responses to the pandemic…
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Uncertainty about barley prices
UNCERTAINTY about barley prices is continuing however Victorian growers are in a better position than others around the country, according to GrainGrowers chairman Brett Hosking.…
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Another 3000 emus to be euthanised due to avian flu
Another 3000 emus are set to be destroyed at Longview Farm following the euthanising of 2000 chicks at the Tragowel property on Friday. Agriculture Victoria…
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Fire on foreshore at Racecourse Lake
A 200 metre long and 20-30 metre wide section of foreshore at Racecourse Lake in Lake Charm burned on Tuesday evening, with the Kerang and…
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Own Words – Bob Wilson
Own words – Bob Wilson DRIVING I WAS a truckie – metropolitan and interstate. The last 18 and a half years I was carting milk.…
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Lalbert farm clearance sale goes online
CLEARING sales, traditionally a chance for hundreds to gather, socialise and search for a bargain, have been forced online. Kerang’s Graeme Hayes Real Estate is…
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Electric vehicle charging sites coming to Gannawarra
ELECTRIC vehicle owners travelling in Gannawarra and Loddon Shires can look forward to reduced range-anxiety, with plans in progress for the installation of charging stations…
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Letter starts a coronavirus scare
KERANG’S Bus Stop Recycle Shop has been temporarily closed after receiving a letter from someone claiming to have shopped in the store while COVID-19 positive.…
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A Kerang farming lifetime goes up for bids
AN impressive red 1997 Case MX120 tractor is just one of over 300 lots being auctioned online this week, with COVID-19 wiping out the prospect…
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North Central CMA defends Gunbower Forest watering
AS the North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) prepares to carry out spring watering of wetland areas in Gunbower Forest, it has defended its broader…
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2000 emus culled in Tragowel avian flu outbreak
AT least 2000 birds have been euthanased at the Tragowel emu farm, which was affected by an outbreak of avian influenza last week. The influenza…
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Two charged after Kerang and Cohuna drug raids
A MAN was charged with trafficking firearms and drugs and a woman was charged with possessing drugs when police raided on houses in Kerang and…