News
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Elder has the ‘write stuff’
SENIOR Boon Wurrung and Wamba Wamba Elder Aunty Fay Stewart Muir is once again being recognised for sharing her culture and history through her children’s…
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Council boasts ‘carefully considered’ budget
MURRAY River Council appears to remain focused on the core functions of local government in adopting its 2025-26 operational plan. The suite of year-long strategic…
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Husband and wife Rotarians honoured
A DEDICATED husband-and-wife team has been acknowledged for continuing community service with the granting of Rotary International’s highest individual award. Ron and Annette Kelly are…
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Shave goal smashed
KERANG Technical High School has raised more than $2400 for the World’s Greatest Shave, smashing its original goal in just three weeks. Driven by a…
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Kerang’s newest kinder
KERANG South Kindergarten has been officially opened since becoming the Gannawarra Shire’s fifth council-managed early education centre. Located at Kerang South Primary School, the centre…
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When is a motorbike not a motorbike?
A KOONDROOK resident has been left fuming after being told she has to pay the more expensive registration for her three-wheeled motorbike because the Victorian…
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Sewer overhaul on the way
WATER authorities will complete a major overhaul to sewer pumps in Kerang this week. Lower Murray Water said customers should not experience any interruptions to…
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River group gets national backing
THE Murray River Group of Councils has secured national support for seven key policy motions after taking its advocacy to Canberra last week, marking a…
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Roos to play in Central Murray
THE Ultima Football Netball Club will be playing in the Central Murray Football Netball League next season, with confirmation coming via a media release this…
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Roads fixed after floods
REPAIRS to all Gannawarra Shire managed roads impacted by the 2022 floods have now been repaired, the council says. Work has occurred since late 2022…
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VNI West transmission line completion delayed
THE expected completion date for the VNI West transmission line has been delayed two years, from 2028 to late 2030, following strong pushback from councils…
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Fundraising for motor neurone disease makes a splash
STUDENTS, staff and parents at Kerang South Primary School raised just under $1,300 for motor neurone disease (MND) research and support. Causing quite the splash,…