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Cohuna Secondary College dux finds the numbers stack up
COHUNA Secondary College dux Jack Kervin is headed to Melbourne. The 18-year-old received an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank of 95.4 after studying specialist maths, maths…
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Kerang and Cohuna parkruns make welcome comeback
THERE was high enthusiasm for the return of the Kerang parkrun on Saturday, with 65 people turning out to do the 5km return circuit on…
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Kerang-linked drug syndicate “number one or two” denied bail
THE alleged “number one or two” of a methylamphetamine trafficking syndicate with links to Kerang has been refused bail. Eng Beng Koh, formerly of Mont…
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Foreshore plans spark anger
A PUBLIC meeting will be held tonight to discuss plans for development of the Lake Charm foreshore area. The Kerang Lakes Community Development Group has…
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Funding to combat weeds
THE management of rural roadside weeds in the Gannawarra shire received a boost last month, with the State Government providing more than $60,000 for the…
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Resilience grants up for grabs
APPLICATIONS for the Gannawarra Community Resilience Grants Program have reopened, with grants of up to $3000 available to support community projects. The grants, managed by…
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Poor town water quality detected
WARM weather in the Murray River catchment area is contributing to poor raw water quality in the Coliban Water Murray Supply System, Coliban Water says.…
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All-abilities plan underway
GANNAWARRA council is seeking feedback on the proposed design of Cohuna’s new all-abilities adventure playground. The playground is part of a redevelopment of Cohuna’s Apex…
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Students taught resilience
KERANG grade six students overcame unique challenges to successfully complete last year’s Rotary Junior Community Award. COVID-19 restrictions forced students to find creative ways to…
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Koondrook and Murrabit border crews sample country life
POLICE on the border checkpoints are once again being overwhelmed with local generosity – this time on the southern side of the Murray. The crew…
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Scoping pathology provider
GANNAWARRA health services are set to receive improved pathology services under a new contract with a public provider, according to Kerang District Health (KDH). KDH’s…
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Cohuna’s Gunbower Island steel bridge complete
THE modern steel Shillinglaw’s Bridge on the Murray River at Cohuna is now complete, replacing the original timber bridge. Nick Whatley of Forest Fire Management…












