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Full steam ahead for paddle boat
THE historic paddlesteamer Melbourne, first launched in Koondrook in 1912, is being refurbished by Echuca shipwright Adam Auditori for tourist cruises. Mr Auditori has worked…
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Fire warning as harvest heats up
WITH harvest season in full swing in some parts of the state, Victorian Country Fire Authority members are calling on farmers to be aware of…
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Community Garage Sale set for November 30
FOR an opportunity to clear out unwanted items from the home before Christmas, Kerang Neighbourhood House is holding its second Community Garage Sale on November…
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Get your plan and prepare fridge magnet
GANNAWARRA Shire residents will be better prepared for the municipality’s next disaster thanks to the development of new emergency preparedness material. Following a recommendation from…
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Golf equality is the fair way
MURRAY Downs & Country Club celebrated its signing of the Golf Australia Women in Golf Charter with Kerang legend Bree Ogilvy and local players during last…
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Swings and Strings Festival above par
MURRAY Downs Golf Club was the place to be on Friday evening, with almost 2000 people attending the Swings and Strings Festival in the idyllic…
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Work starts on Glasshouse
CONSTRUCTION of The Glasshouse @ The Gannawarra has begun. To be incorporated into the Kerang’s Sir John Gorton Library, work will occur during the next…
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Life membership for Denise Waterson
CFA COHUNA celebrated the achievements of their firefighters and community at their awards night on Friday. Brigade matriarch Denise Waterson was awarded life membership for…
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Proposal to name lane after Norma Bennett
A “STAUNCH, tenacious, and fearless” supporter of Quambatook. That’s how locals fondly remember the late Norma Bennett in every conversation where her name is mentioned.…
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Mobile site maintenance
TELSTRA conducted maintenance on its mobile site that services Mystic Park which resulted in a reduction in Telstra mobile coverage between Friday and Sunday. The…
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Rural women can exercise in pool
THIS Girl Can ambassador Natalie Plant has been getting Manangatang women into the pool for mental and physical wellbeing at her water aerobics class for…
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Snake avoidance training for dogs
EVOLVE K9 Training Solutions trainer Brendon Gartside runs comprehensive snake avoidance training in Victoria’s mid-north region. Mr Gartside utilises live scent and sight training of…