News
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Bridge to Bridge swim in doubt: water tests begin
There are fears that the swimming component of the famous Bridge to Bridge could be cancelled after high levels of blue-green algae were detected in the Murray River last…
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Connection quandary
Some housing areas will not be connected to Kerang’s natural gas rollout unless there is sufficient interest from residents. The company overseeing the installation of the…
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Preserving war veterans’ legacy priority for RSL
A commitment to supporting returned district servicemen and women and preserving the legacy of past wars has continued to be the priority for the Cohuna/Leitchville sub-branch…
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Produce popular
Atkinson Park was bustling on Saturday morning when it hosted the monthly Kerang Community Market. More than 20 stallholders set up shop at the market, offering…
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Blue-green algae alert
HIGH levels of blue-green algae have been detected in the Murray River, including east of the Loddon River. Goulburn-Murray Water issued the advice on Friday night,…
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Fire danger continues
TOTAL Fire Bans are in place locally for a second day, with the temperature predicted to surpass 40 degrees. Total Fire Bans are declared by the Country…
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Total fire ban declared for Saturday
FIRE agencies are advising people that a Total Fire Ban has been declared for Saturday 13February for the Mallee, Northern Country, North Central and North Eastern…
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Classes start for 123 preps
THERE were tissues and tears and also smiles and a sense of anticipation last week when the district’s prep. grade students began their primary school…
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Lucky escape in caravan roll-over
A COUPLE escaped injury when a four-wheel-drive towing a caravan ran off the road and overturned at Kerang East in Monday evening.The collision occurred on…
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Heat health alert issued
RESIDENTS are urged to drink plenty of fluid and stay out of the sun, if possible, after the Department of Health issues a Heat Health…
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Solar farm support
A FEDERAL Government commitment to the renewable energy sector is set to reap benefits to Gannawarra Shire Council’s plans to promote the municipality as a…
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Love and tragedy by the Murray
FOR devout William Shakespeare followers, Romeo and Juliet by the Murray River was the perfect venue for its portrayal on Sunday. Tragedy and love struck…