News
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Paddleboat is one man’s obsession
COMPACT paddleboat Billy “T” was docked at Koondrook wharf on Saturday, with owner Bob McGrath enjoying the glorious autumn sunshine. Mr McGrath, 71, a great-grandfather…
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Around the Churches: 22/5/20
Anglican St John’s, corner Victoria and Wyndham Streets, Kerang. Cranmer the Martyr, 32 Channel Street, Cohuna. Christ Church, corner Murray Valley Highway and Church Street,…
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Report rural crime
POLICE in the region say they have a new focus on rural crime and are appealing to farmers to report any thefts. Sergeant Andrew Neil…
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National Volunteer Week
COHUNA Neighbourhood House coordinator Tanya Black is missing her volunteers. Normally the Market St centre would be buzzing with volunteers doing admin work and meeting…
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Men missing shed connection
THOSE who would normally attend the Kerang Men’s Shed are missing the social interaction, but have been keeping busy at home with various projects. Some…
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Fishing return welcomed
KERANG’S Judy and Garry Wilkinson were thrilled to get the all clear to fish in Victoria, with both passionate devotees of the sport. Mrs Wilkinson…
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Battle of Coral-Balmoral remembered
MEMBERS of the Cohuna-Leitchville Returned and Services League sub-branch gathered to mark the 52nd anniversary of the Battle of Coral-Balmoral in Vietnam this week. Twenty-five…
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Duck hunting recommences
DUCK HUNTING is now allowed at permitted public wetlands following this week’s relaxation of some COVID-19 restrictions. However limitations remain, with hunters required to travel…
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Cohuna pavilion grant
AFTER the disappointment of having to cancel this year’s Cohuna Show, organisers were buoyed to receive $600,000 funding to replace the aged Morton Garner Pavilion,…
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Committal hearing adjourned
A COMMITTAL hearing into a 2017 workplace accident at the former Murray Goulburn dairy plant in Leitchville in which a man died and another was…
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Roundabouts resurfaced
WORK to asphalt two road sections in Kerang’s central business district was completed this week. The resurfacing of the CBD section of Victoria Street, and…
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Kangas stalwart remembered
A MOVING ceremony was held in Cohuna on Wednesday for popular local builder Russell McLoughlan, who died after a tragic workplace accident last week. Mr…