News
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From Lipp’s to Landmark
LANDMARK Operations Pty Ltd has announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire Lipp’s Fertiliser and Rural Merchandise business.The Kerang-based business…
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Time against park funds bid
BUREAUCRACY is standing in the way of community attempts to rehabilitate a key gathering place on the north-eastern shore of Kow Swamp.Time is running out…
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Connecting to country
AN immersion into various aspects of Aboriginal culture was prominent during celebrations to mark the conclusion of a project to reverse the declining health of…
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Wharf design nominations
THE new Murray River wharf at Koondrook has been shortlisted in three separate categories of the 2018 Victorian Architecture Awards.Gannawarra mayor Cr Brian Gibson said…
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Banking on camp
A GROUP of sick children heading to a camp at Cohuna are set to benefit from the generosity of staff of a local bank.Commonwealth Bank…
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40 years of Lions service
THE Lions Club of Leitchville achieved a milestone when it marked its latest changeover of office-bearers.The changeover dinner marked 40 years of service to the…
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Fish stream screen a first
COUNTLESS numbers of fish are expected to be saved with an Australian first installation of a channel diversion screen.The screen will prevent native fish from…
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Man reunited with rescuers
A GROUP of local firefighters have been reunited with a former farm worker whom they rescued after an horrific accident on a Cohuna district dairy…
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Bruce is officially a Tigers legend
LONG-SERVING Macorna Football Club member Bruce Bennett has been named as a club ‘legend’ – an award that recognises extraordinary dedication to the club. Mr Bennett…
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Bowlers roll for fire victims
VICTIMS of devastating fires that swept through south-western Victoria early this year are being supported by district people, in both a practical and financial sense.Fires…
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Demand for Corellas control
THE majority of municipal councils in Victoria have backed a call for controlling excessive Long-billed Corella populations.Loddon Shire Council gained the support of more than…
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Six decades of togetherness
KERANG couple Nancy and Keith Hall have celebrated 60 years of marriage. The pair have five children, 10 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.The numbers may have added…