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Funds for vital link
A MAJOR thoroughfare bridge over the Pyramid Creek will be replaced next year following the allocation of Federal Government money. The allocation of $471,350 to…
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Students’ brave shave
TWO Cohuna teenagers will spend the coming months regrowing their hair for a good cause. Cohuna Secondary College year 11 students, Josie Gloster and Meg…
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Police call for fire witnesses
POLICE are still investigating the cause of the fire that badly damaged a students’ locker room and canteen at St Joseph’s Primary School at Kerang…
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Coach aims to build on hype
A FAMILIAR face will oversee Leitchville/Gunbower’s campaign for consecutive Heathcote District Football Netball League premierships, with the club looking to build on the hype of…
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Charges laid
WOORINEN forward, Doug Palmer will face the Central Murray Football Netball League tribunal as soon as it can convene following an investigation into an incident…
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Honour for Scout leaders
TWO local Scout leaders have been presented with major awards to acknowledge long and distinguished service to the youth organisation. 1st Kerang Scout leader, Mark…
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Caring before death
AN Australian-first move to legalise voluntary assisted dying has been described as a “dangerous precedent”. Member for Murray Plains, Peter Walsh has instead called for…
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Taste for care plans
SCONES and tea provided an added incentive this week for district people to consider their end-of-life wishes. Kerang District Health used its Rita Hall Opportunity…
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Murray Downs dominates titles
MURRAY Downs players, Sean Baumgurtel and Chris Warburton are this year’s Northern District Golf Association champions following competition at Kerang on Sunday. Baumgurtel – on…
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New heat rules
SIGNIFICANT changes have been made to the Northern District Cricket Association’s heat policy in an effort to protect its players. The threshold temperature which triggers…
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Carbon footprint reduced
GANNAWARRA Shire Council is on target to reduce its carbon footprint by 10 per cent over four years. Council has subsequently achieved operational cost savings…
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New bridge over creek
A MAJOR bridge spanning the Pyramid Creek will be replaced under a Federal Government bridge renewal program. Sampson’s Bridge, on the Kerang-Leitchville Road at Macorna…