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River Daze music festival hits high note

BARHAM’S Riverside Park was alive with energy on March 1 as the River Daze music festival marked another successful year. Event co-ordinator Faye Ashwin said the eighth edition of the beloved local festival exceeded expectations in nearly every...

20 Mar 2025
Business

New store for Kerang’s convenience

IT might be called The Reject Shop, but Kerang shoppers have embraced the new discount powerhouse. The retailer opened its new store on Fitzroy Street on Thursday, with Gannawarra Shire Mayor Cr Garner Smith cutting the ribbon. There was a queue of...

19 Mar 2025
News

Minister backs aged care facility

COHUNA’S new aged care facility got the ministerial stamp of approval when Health Infrastructure Minister Melissa Horne dropped in last week to check on its progress. The complex, which will provide 16 modern single units - each with an ensuite - and...

18 Mar 2025
Community

Women marching forward turning promises into progress

COHUNA District Health director of clinical services Wendy Lunghusen has said we must not forget those who marched “for us” 100 years ago, “as we march forward for our granddaughters”.The healthcare worker was a guest speaker at Gannawarra Shire’s...

18 Mar 2025
News

Concerns continue over station violence

MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has doubled down on his frustrations about increased anti-social behaviour at the Kerang railway station. It comes after the Gannawarra Times recently reported that assaults were becoming a regular...

18 Mar 2025
News

Nine marathon fundraiser triumph

BEN Welch rode a wave of emotion to his Victoria Park Echuca finish line at 4:44pm on Friday, March 7 after 380km and approximately $550,000 raised. Mr Welch set off from Mildura with the dream of raising $150,000 for headspace at 4:44am on Monday...

18 Mar 2025
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Community

Naming honour for much loved local

QUAMBATOOK stalwart Norma Bennett will have a laneway named in her honour. The currently unnamed track between the town’s bowling and lawn tennis clubs will now be known as Norma Way in recognition of her contribution to the community, after...

14 Mar 2025
Community

Learn how to apply for grants

COMMUNITY groups, not-for-profits and individuals seeking funding are encouraged to attend grant writing workshops in the region this month. The six interactive workshops from March 24-27, presented by Keith Whelan, known as The Grants Guy, will...

13 Mar 2025
Community

Bridge to Bridge cancellation tip of iceberg

COMMUNITY events that use public roads in the Gannawarra Shire are at risk of having to find alternatives after rule changes to traffic management. The Victorian Government recently adopted national standards, which required event organisers to put...

12 Mar 2025
Arts & Entertainment

Organisers over the moon about festival success

CULTURAL diversity was embraced and celebrated in Kerang on Saturday at the inaugural Lunar New Year Festival. Despite the Year of the Snake officially starting on January 29, it didn’t stop more than 650 people marking the occasion at Atkinson...

11 Mar 2025
Community

Cohuna Show bigger and better

ALL the favourites return this weekend for the 111th annual Cohuna Show, with a new family fun day added to the schedule. The two-day event begins on Friday night with an action-packed program to cater for all ages and interests. There will be the...

11 Mar 2025
News

Community Strategic Plan 2025-2035 endorsed

A 10-YEAR roadmap that outlines the community’s goals for the area and the key strategies needed to achieve them has been endorsed by Murray River Council. The updated Community Strategic Plan 2025-2035 guides the development of the council’s plans...

05 Mar 2025
Police & Courts

Station scuffles cause for concern

REPORTS of assaults are becoming regular at Kerang train station, according to police. However, with no closed circuit television, lack of lighting and isolation, police are often hindered in their investigations. Acting Inspector Brian Hansen said...

04 Mar 2025
Community

Community ready to rock

HOME Ground Sounds is set to host its first annual fundraising concert for the Cohuna Football Netball Club this Sunday, at the Cohuna Recreation Reserve. A family-friendly event with live music, amusement rides, food vans and prize...

04 Mar 2025
Community

Time to shine at Luna New Year event

A MELTING pot of culture, colour and creativity will burst at Atkinson Park on Saturday at the Kerang Lunar New Year Festival. Kerang Progress Association is presenting the first ever festival on March 8, from 4pm to 9pm. The Lunar New Year Festival...

04 Mar 2025
Community

Comp fishers catch prizes

WINNERS of the Koondrook Barham Fishing Competition celebrated their achievements with the support of local sponsors. The raffle draw expanded the pool of winners with lucrative prizes to keep the fishing spirit alive. The largest cod over the...

04 Mar 2025
News

Pool season change this week

RESIDENTS and visitors looking for somewhere to keep cool have until Monday, March 10 to take advantage of the Cohuna and Kerang swimming pools. Both facilities will revert to the autumn/spring opening hours of 3pm-7pm from Saturday, March 1 to...

03 Mar 2025