News
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Chance to make progress
COHUNA Progress Association is appealing for fresh leadership. With current president Jason Hensley set to relocate to Scotland and other position holders needing a break,…
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Fire brigade praises school evacuation
KERANG Fire Brigade has praised Kerang Technical High School (KTHS) for its efficient management of the evacuation caused by a gas leak last Monday. The…
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Tourists could flock to Kerang wetlands for the birds
EAGLE-eyed birdwatchers will provide an important tourism boost to the Gannawarra and Loddon Shires when COVID-19 travel restrictions begin to lift. Simon Starr, who runs…
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Heavy-duty art
CREATING artistic pieces and learning practical arc welding skills are the key features of Metal Art Workshops run by Cohuna Neighbourhood House. The weekend course,…
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Cohuna festival cancelled
THE COHUNA Progress Association has officially cancelled this year’s Big Cohuna Festival due to COVID-19 concerns. The annual festival, due to take place from October…
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BORDER TENSIONS
KOONDROOK post office staff were caught in border tensions last week while attempting to assist elderly residents needing to enter NSW for basic supplies such…
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Candidates emerge for shire elections
POTENTIAL candidates are beginning to emerge for the October local government elections, with nominations opening in less than eight weeks. Residents will again elect seven…
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Mask makers at full stretch
CRAFTERS around Gannawarra Shire have gone into overdrive since the Victorian Government’s announcement that masks should be worn in regional Victoria when social distancing isn’t…
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Police Beat: 28/7/20
CAR FIRE A CAR fire broke out on a vehicle parked in Murray Street, Kerang shortly after 12.30am on Monday morning. Kerang firefighters had the…
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Around the Churches: 28/7/20
Anglican ST JOHN’S, corner Victoria and Wyndham Streets, Kerang. Cranmer the Martyr, 32 Channel Street, Cohuna. Christ Church, corner Murray Valley Highway and Church Street,…
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Mayors, MPs plead with NSW
MAYORS and chief executives of 14 councils along the Murray, including Gannawarra Shire, have joined forces in a call for NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and…
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Virus rumour refuted
A RUMOUR that the Terry White Chemmart in Kerang was forced to close for a deep clean last week due to someone from the Mitchell…