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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

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Community

Upgrade for Gunbower Football Netball Club

LEITCHVILLE Gunbower Football Netball Club has been selected to receive a $50,000 boost from the Bunning’s Home Ground Advantage initiative. Five clubs were chosen from a pool of more than 400 applications, and the Bombers will receive the grant as...

2 hours ago
News

Incontinence bins trial gets green light

GANNAWARRA Council will trial nine male incontinence product disposal bins at public toilets across the municipality, despite concerns about the cost of the trial. Cr Keith Link moved a notice of motion at last week’s ordinary meeting that the bins...

2 hours ago
Farming and Environment

Farmers voice concern over transmission licence

THE Victorian Farmers Federation says the Essential Services Commission’s decision to grant Transmission Company Victoria an electricity transmission licence must not allow it to “steamroll landholders in the path of planned renewable energy...

2 hours ago
Health

With JE circulating, it’s time to vaccinate

GANNAWARRA residents at-risk of contracting the mosquito-borne virus Japanese encephalitis have been urged to get vaccinated. Free vaccinations are available to eligible residents via Gannawarra Council’s immunisation program. Council chief...

22 Feb 2025
Community

Food and wine festival showcases region’s best

THE Swan Hill Food and Wine Festival is back again this year over the Labour Day long weekend in March. With events, entertainment, and of course, delicious food and drinks, it will be a celebration of the Swan Hill community’s offerings. A record...

21 Feb 2025
Community

The rhythm of Harmony Day

HARMONY Day council is excited to showcase their 15th year of harmonious community on Saturday April 5 at the Riverside Park, with the assistance of world-renowned artist Graeme Leak. Preparations for the day are well under way with entertainment...

21 Feb 2025
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Farming and Environment

Orchardist denied again in accommodation dispute

SWAN Hill Council’s refusal to issue a certificate to an orchardist to build worker accommodation on the site has been upheld by the planning tribunal. Redland Fruit took Swan Hill Council to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, to...

22 Feb 2025
Property News

Sea Lake housing development sorted

SEA Lake is undergoing a significant phase of growth for the first time in many years. Several new developments have been approved for the town, making way for new land and housing opportunities. The Mallee Development Group has started construction...

23 Feb 2025
Arts and Entertainment

Song about mum makes Harvey tour extra special

PROLIFIC Australian county music singer Adam Harvey is no stranger to Swan Hill and his local fans. The nine-time Golden Guitar winner was in the rural city in 2023 promoting the region with television travel program What’s Up Downunder, before he...

23 Feb 2025
Arts and Entertainment

Guess the identities in mysterious artwork

WHO do you see in this painting?When Sydney artist Martin Shaw painted Three Well Known Australians 40 years ago, there was no predicting the intrigue and fascination that would be sparked by the unusual travelling work of art. The mysterious artwork...

23 Feb 2025
Education

Welcome to new students

FOUNDATION students from across the region have settled into their new lives as school goers. The Gannawarra Times visited schools from Barham, Cohuna, Kerang, Boort and Leitchville to capture the momentous occasion. At Leitchville Primary School...

25 Feb 2025
Community

Lisa is champion angler

BARHAM fisher Lisa Frankling won Champion Angler at the Koondrook Barham Fishing Championship at the weekend, with her 80.5cm cod Sunday catch taking her over the line. Ms Frankling spent the weekend enjoying the water with her uncle Doug and aunt...

25 Feb 2025
Arts & Entertainment

Submit entries for Rotary Club of Kerang Annual Easter Art Show

ENTRIES for the Rotary Club of Kerang Annual Easter Art Show are now open, offering new and experienced artists the chance to showcase their work. Rotary Club event coordinator Jenny Kelly said visitors can expect a high standard of art.“Often when...

25 Feb 2025
Business

Court awards damages over Cohuna Hotel Motel sale

A CHEF has been awarded more than $1.2 million in damages after he was sold the Cohuna Hotel Motel under the false proviso it was in excellent order. The NSW Supreme Court was told that in January 2015, Paul Gomes was enticed by the prospect of...

25 Feb 2025
Community

Register now for Cohuna Bridge to Bridge

THE Cohuna Bridge to Bridge event is on again next month. Scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 2, the day will kick off at 8am at the Cohuna Town Bridge Apex Park. This community driven event, now in its 31st year, and under the leadership of...

25 Feb 2025
Community

Anger over trail derailment

MANY community letters have been sent to Gannawarra Council after its unpopular decision to shorten the planned Kerang to Koondrook rail trail. The more than 15 letters, seen by the Gannawarra Times, condemned the council for its decision, which it...

25 Feb 2025
Community

Women’s Day celebrated with free breakfast in Cohuna

THE Gannawarra Shire is celebrating International Women’s Day with a free breakfast at Cohuna on Friday, March 7. Various events will be held, including a presentation from guest speakers Cohuna District Hospital director of clinical services Wendy...

25 Feb 2025