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Murder accused in court as town champion mourned

A MAN charged with murdering Quambatook “dear friend and champion” Merril Kelly has appeared in court. Brian Barnes, 67, faced Bendigo Magistrates’ Court yesterday for a filing hearing after being charged over the Tuesday incident. Mr Barnes was...

10 hours ago
Farming and Environment

Duck harvest numbers surge

FAVOURABLE environmental and breeding conditions and more active hunters likely resulted in an increase in the number of ducks harvested last year, according to the game management regulator. Game Management Authority on Tuesday released the...

22 hours ago
Branded Content

Keep an eye on vision

EVERY parent wants to ensure their child reaches all their developmental and educational milestones, but for a child to perform at their best, their eyes need to as well. Swan Hill and Kerang Optical optometrist Jenalle Pye said children...

22 hours ago
Community

Community Announcement from Gannawarra Shire Council

The following is a statement from Gannawarra Shire Council regarding an incident at Quambatook on Tuesday, January 21 2025. Council is saddened by the tragic event that occurred at Quambatook on January 21, which Victoria Police and other agencies...

22 Jan 2025
Police and Courts

Quambatook murder arrest

Detectives from the Homicide Squad have arrested a man this morning as part of their investigation into a body located in Quambatook yesterday. A 67-year-old Quambatook man was arrested without incident this morning in the Welshmans Reef area. He...

22 Jan 2025
Community

Punters up a class at Kerang Turf Club

THE Kerang Turf Club has celebrated another milestone, drawing a record crowd of more than 1700 to the recent Autopro Summer Races. Traditionally held on Boxing Day, the event was moved moved to December 28 to address staffing challenges and...

22 Jan 2025
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Be included in feedback

GANNAWARRA residents have the chance to help develop the next version of the council’s Social Inclusion Strategy. The 2025-2029 strategy is the council’s commitment to ensuring all residents feel valued and part of everyday...

22 Jan 2025
Branded Content

Shop local and save

BARHAM Newsagency has back-to-school shopping covered, with all the stationery items needed to start the school year instock and ready to go. The newsagency assures parents and carers that there is no need for the added expense of travel and...

22 Jan 2025
News

Works to replace bridge start

A PART of Kervins Road in Cohuna has been closed off to road users for about a month due to works to replace its bridge. Replacement of the Kervins Road with a new concrete structure started on Monday and was expected to be complete by late...

21 Jan 2025
News

Body found in Quambatook

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www. crimestoppers. com. au

21 Jan 2025
News

Hosking takes top job at VFF

QUAMBATOOK mixed farmer and industry leader Brett Hosking is the new president of the Victorian Farmers Federation while Peter Star – who has been the VFF Livestock vice-president since 2022 – has been elected as deputy. The current...

21 Jan 2025
News

Crime rates steady

GANNAWARRA Shire’s 2024 crime rates have been released by the Crime Statistics Agency data and show the increase in incidents is less than the state average. There was a 1.3 per cent rise in crime in the shire and Swan Hill Police Acting...

21 Jan 2025
Community

Lake Meran Festival returns with food, music and entertainment

SUMMER fun is on the way to the region with the Lake Meran Festival back for 2025. In its second year, the festival to be held on February 23 between 3-9pm, is set to be bigger and better. With food, music and entertainment to be in abundance, people...

21 Jan 2025
Community

Cohuna town garage sale nears

THE Cohuna town garage sale will coincide with Australia Day and the Cohuna market - making Sunday, January 26, the perfect day to spend in Cohuna. Running from 8am to 2pm, with more than 30 houses registered so far, items for sale will include...

21 Jan 2025
News

VNI West ecology and traffic survey restarts

SURVEY crews will recommence ecology and traffic and transport studies on public and private land in the VNI West project area this week. Transmission Company Victoria said data gathered across the project area supported work underway to find the...

21 Jan 2025
News

Dental squad brings smiles to town

THERE have been plenty of smiles around Kerang this month since the Smile Squad set up shop on the Murray Valley Highway service road. Smile Squad is a free school dental program and is available to all Victorian government school students. Running...

21 Jan 2025
Church Notes

Church services

Church notices from around the region.

21 Jan 2025