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Wharf soon fit for a paddle steamer
PADDLE steamer, Alexander Arbuthnot would rewrite 93 years of history if it returned to Koondrook for the opening of the Murray River wharf later this…
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Farming artist tells a story of creativity
WENDY McDonald’s creative life would struggle to exist away from her farming property. The Caldwell farmer tells the story of the ephemeral floodplain and the…
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Macho man culture deadly
JEREMY Forbes is “bothered” by the “macho men” culture that exists in the trades industry. “I have spent 25 years in the trade industry as…
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Relief plea
THE mayors of two neighbouring shires have urged the Victorian Government to help ease the financial burden on dairy farmers by providing a subsidy on…
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CMFNL – Kendell stable
A MALLEE EAGLES football player remains in a stable condition at the Bendigo Base Hospital after suffering a freak injury against the Cohuna Kangas on…
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Don’t take life for granted
“THE most important thing we have is the gift of life.” That was the clear message from former Victorian Premier and beyondblue chairman, Jeff Kennett…
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HDFNL – Bloods no match for Bombers
LEITCHVILLE/GUNBOWER will start the second half of the Heathcote District Football Netball League season third on the ladder thanks to a 100-point win against fifth-placed…
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Jarryd’s double gold
A FORMER local resident won two gold medals at the X Games in Austin, Texas, which finished yesterday. Freestyle Motocross rider, Jarryd McNeil defended his…
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GRFL – Blues extend gap
THIRD placed side, Murrabit holds a two-win advantage over three teams battling for fourth spot on the Golden Rivers Football League ladder at the halfway…
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VFF backs volunteers
THE Victorian Farmers Federation has backed Country Fire Authority volunteers in their stoush with the Victorian Government over the proposed union agreement. A large proportion…
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Market for farmers
THE Murrabit Country Market has been shortlisted for infrastructure funding to construct a new service and information centre. The market applied for $20,000 under the…
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Town awash with colourful creativitiy
COHUNA was awash with colour at the weekend as more than 100 women stitched the township on the map. Many in attendance used the annual…