News
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Encouraging clients to do their best
IN 2016, Belinda Batchelor returned to Kerang with more than 20 years of experience in massage, fitness and education — and a vision to build…
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Keeping Barham retail local
WHEN Lisa Frankling heard that Barham Discount was at risk of closing, she knew the town would lose more than just a store. “Alan and…
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Regional visionaries
JENALLE Pye and Kristy Burney are redefining what it means to lead in regional optometry. Driven by an ethos of ensuring rural patients have world-class…
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Learning the ropes on the fly
IF someone told Emily Davies in 2005 that her future would involve cattle, feedlots, and dairy farms stretching across Victoria, she probably would have laughed…
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Learning the ropes on the fly
IF someone told Emily Davies in 2005 that her future would involve cattle, feedlots, and dairy farms stretching across Victoria, she probably would have laughed…
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Queen of comfort
KERANG born and bred, Jan Harry is a familiar face in the local community — known for her warm spirit, dedication to family and community,…
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Festival rolls on
The 2025 Victorian Seniors Festival continues to bring colour and connection to the Gannawarra region, with a vibrant array of events scheduled throughout the shire…
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Slithering into snake season
As temperatures rise, snakes become more active, emerging from a period of reduced activity to seek food and mates. Wildlife Advisory Services manager for the…
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Out and about: at the Kerang Show
The country town show was a great success, with families flocking to enjoy duck races, rides, an animal nursery and the rotary train. Subscribe or…
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Vision to rebuild and reconnect
THE Victorian Farmers Federation’s new chief executive, Charlie Thomas, has wasted no time outlining an ambitious five-year plan to restore the organisation’s strength, rebuild trust,…
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Chainsaws stolen in Kerang
GANNAWARRA Burglary A STIHL chainsaw was stolen from a vehicle at a property on Truck Road, Kerang, between 5.30pm Friday, 10 October and 10.30am the…
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Promising outlook for Mallee hay season
MALLEE hay growers are gearing up for a promising season, with cutting already underway and baling expected to start within days. Local grower Kerry McFarlane…












