3 October
Chilli fans handle the heat in Cohuna
HUNDREDS of spice chasers descended on Garden Park for the first ever Cohuna Chilli Festival.
Attendees put their love of heat to the test, while also enjoying the cool spring evening.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/community/chilli-fans-handle-the-heat-in-cohuna
Bank First top for Kerang South Public School
KERANG South Public School has received a $2000 grant from Bank First (formerly the Teachers Credit Union).
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/education/bank-first-top-for-kerang-south-public-school
10 October
Cup fun without racing
A devastated Gunbower community was forced to try and put on yet another brave face at the weekend when its annual Moama Bowling Club Gold Cup race meeting was cancelled for the fourth successive year.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/cup-fun-without-racing
A day for the history books
FOUR decades of love for fascinating local history have helped fill the pages of the Kerang and District History Group’s first book since 1948.
Olly Said… was launched at the Sir John Gorton library at Kerang in front of a standing-room only crowd.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/a-day-for-thehistory-books
17 October
Kerang Show a success
Large crowds turned out to enjoy the afternoon and evening of entertainment at the Kerang Show
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/community/kerang-show-a-success
Gannawarra says ‘no’ at Voice poll
GANNAWARRA area voters joined those around the nation to resoundingly reject an Indigenous Voice to parliament, amid concerns Saturday’s referendum has caused harm and “yes” campaigners have been “incredibly destructive”.
The Mallee electorate topped the “no” vote in Victoria with 79.2 per cent of more than 100,000 counted votes opposing the proposed change to the Constitution – among the top 10 regions Australia-wide.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/politics/gannawarra-says-no-at-voice-poll
24 October
Barham show a blast
THE annual Barham Koondrook Agricultural Show has been a hit once again, as visitors and competitors returned to Barham for the event.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/community/barham-show-a-blast
Rat of Tobruk saluted at last
A HEADSTONE and plaque honouring the extraordinary life and service of Rat of Tobruk and Wiradjuri man Cecil Clayton has finally replaced the unmarked grave where he was laid to rest almost half a century ago.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/rat-of-tobruk-saluted-at-last
31 October
Roo wouldn’t believe it
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/roo-wouldnt-believe-it
A kangaroo was spotted bouncing along on one of Kerang’s most used roads, making its way toward Kerang-Koondrook Road.
Cars were forced to evade the animal, as it disregarded road safety rules repeatedly.
Thank you to volunteers
THE dedicated group of volunteers who support the Community Care team across the Gannawarra Shire have been recognised by the Council.
A thank you lunch was held at cluBarham, marking the end of an era as the services transition to Northern District Community Health.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/thank-you-to-volunteers
