News
-
Rugby 7s a great success
THE inaugural Swan Hill Rugby 7s tournament was a resounding success, despite the Swan Hill Rugby Club falling short of clinching the trophy in a…
-
Fuel theft attempted
GANNAWARRA Vehicle tampering: OFFENDERS allegedly forced the fuel cap of a vehicle between 8pm Monday, September 8 and 8am the following day. It appears no…
-
Man breaks leg in train fall
A TRAIN passenger has been left with a broken leg after falling from a V/Line train at Pyramid Hill late last month. Member for Murray…
-
Cascading, compounding, concurrent
ADVOCATES have asked for farms and food security to be put above tribalism and ideology in the push for action on climate change, as the…
-
Goschen mine receives EPBC green light
THE divisive Goschen Mineral Sands and Rare Earths Project has passed a significant final regulatory hurdle. The mining project has received Federal Government approval under…
-
Barham goes global
THE beauty of Barham is fast spreading across the world, according to World Bowls chief executive Neil Dalrymple. Competitors from over 30 countries are currently…
-
Election date set
THE mayoral election for the Gannawarra Shire Council has been set for November 19. Before each election, councilors determine by resolution whether the position of…
-
Passion meets purpose
KERANG educator Madeleine Du Preez has been recognised as one of the most outstanding early career primary teachers in Victoria. The Kerang Primary School teacher…
-
Grassroots grant opportunity
LOCALLY governed not-for-profit organisations are being encouraged to apply for funding from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR). A total pool of $216,000…
-
Students experience a taste of farming
THE smell of hay, the buzz of bees, and the clatter of shearing blades set the scene at Kerang Technical High School last Thursday, as…
-
Sustainable farming plan launched
MALLEE Sustainable Farming (MSF) has launched a new 10-year Strategic Plan which aims to transform dryland agriculture across the Mallee. Backed by more than 25…
-
Red lentil days ahead for new big pulse
BROADACRE farmers and a peak industry body are touting the benefits of a new red lentil variety. Known as GIA Colombo, the large seeded red…