News
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Work ongoing to restore power
BOORT and Pyramid Hill were without power after severe storms swept through the Mallee on Sunday night causing widespread disruption across the region. Many areas…
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Anger over bird hunt pre-season consultation
AN anti-duck hunting group has hit out at the game management regulator over pre-season consultation. Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting claimed in a media…
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Birdman swoops in
WRITER and former national birdwatching champion Sean Dooley will be one of the stars of North Central Catchment Management Authority’s Breakfast with the Birds event…
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MP pushes for P-plater age reduction
MEMBER for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has renewed calls for Victoria’s probationary driving age to be lowered to 17. The Nationals MP said it would…
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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…
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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…
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Shop local and save
BARHAM Newsagency has back-to-school shopping covered, with all the stationery items needed to start the school year in stock and ready to go. The newsagency…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…












