News
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More ducks for dinner
MORE ducks will land in the hands of shooters after the bag limit for the upcoming duck hunting season was increased from two to five…
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Sex abuse victim awarded $1.5m
A VICTORIAN man abused as a schoolboy by Catholic paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale and two teachers has won a record $1.5 million settlement on the…
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Macorna junior netballers happy to be back on court
LILLIAN ALTMAN MACORNA junior netball coach Cat Whinfield is hopeful the under 17 team can play finals this year. But the main goal is “for…
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Big honour for new scouts
A GROUP of young Kerang cubs have advanced up to scouts. Beau Roberts also received a Grey Wolf Award, the pinnacle of the cub scout…
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Vacant property damaged in Leitchville
TWO men fled after being confronted by the owner of an unoccupied property that was damaged in Leitchville. Kerang police officer-in-charge Senior Sergeant Michael Kearnes…
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AWMA Cohuna open day
AWMA Cohuna will hold an open day on April 21. Guided tours will take place on the hour from 9am to 1pm at the Cohuna…
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Lake Tutchewop was the St Kilda of the north
IT might not have palm-lined parks, but for locals, Lake Tutchewop was their St Kilda of the north. A small crowd gathered at the lake,…
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Chock-a-block market at Murrabit
MORE than 10,000 people converged on the small border town of Murrabit on Easter Saturday for the monthly market. Murrabit Advancement Association secretary Narelle O’Donoghue…
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Christians unite for journey
CHRISTIANS of various denominations united on Good Friday to replicate Christ’s journey to his crucifixion. A large redgum cross was carried on the journey between…
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Tax wrong ‘priority’, says Kerang electric vehicle owner
A KERANG electric vehicle (EV) owner says a transition to going green should be the priority, before a levy is slapped on zero- and low-emission…
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Virtual steps at Cohuna debutante ball
THIS year’s Cohuna debutante ball went virtual for the first time. The ball, held on March 26, was a partnership between the Cohuna Secondary College…
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Warm gratitude at quilt show
SICK children will be beneficiaries of quilts made by local hands. The vibrant, interesting and colourful quilts that will make their way to the Royal…