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Student runs against USA’s best
WHILST most local teenagers relaxed during the school holidays, a Cohuna Secondary College student spent his time running in the United States of America. James…
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Town festival will be big
A CO-ORDINATED effort to link new and regular events will see one of the largest Melbourne Cup weekend festivals occur in Cohuna’s history. The 2016…
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Thieves target cigarettes
LARGE quantities of cigarettes have been stolen in burglaries on premises in three neighbouring towns this week. Police are investigating whether there is a link…
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Memorial seat shelter ‘safe’
A SEAT shelter erected in memory of two fallen soldiers will be retained within the Kerang shopping centre. “If it is not in its exact…
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Ayre’s draft dream
FORMER Kerang teenager, Bella Ayre’s dream of playing Australian Rules football at the national level has come earlier than anticipated. The 17-year-old will play with…
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Birds, bugs and other creatures
A TEAM of scientists, historians, curators and wildlife experts has converged on the district to recreate a ground-breaking natural history expedition. The 30-strong team, bolstered…
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Grand season opener
THE two sides that have dominated the Northern District Cricket Association A Grade competition for the past five seasons will meet tomorrow in a blockbuster…
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River flood peak coming
FLOODING in the Loddon River is predicted to peak around the moderate flood level at Kerang this weekend. Higher than usual flows continue to make…
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Early hit on mosquitoes
EFFORTS to control mosquitoes throughout the district will begin this week, one month earlier than scheduled due to September’s rainfall. Gannawarra Shire commenced surveillance works…
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Club’s growth continues
THE Kerang Lawn Tennis Club’s rejuvenation continues, four years after the club struggled to attract members. The two-time Northern District Lawn Tennis Association Division One…
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Shire toy run has enormous appeal
DISTRICT children from under-privileged families are in for a real treat this Christmas if promised support for the second annual toy run is any indication.…
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Thefts breaking social fabric
A SPATE of thefts in the Gunbower district is damaging the social fabric that is so important to small communities, according to local residents. Tom…