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It’s showtime
LUKE Boyd from Bael Bael will spend this weekend building a car he can crash on Monday night. Crowned last year’s Kerang show smash up…
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Unique gardens come to life
Children around the district have been busy with glitter, pebbles and plants at Gannawarra library school holiday sessions aimed at celebrating spring. The sessions, run…
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Housing profits exceed expectations
IF you’re living in The Mallee, then you’re in luck. The region has recently ranked fifth as the “happiest” place in Australia, and it’s all…
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A lonely journey
SPARKING regular but important conversations about mental illness is a top priority for Marc Nieuwenhuys, as he paddles across the entire length of the Murray…
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New Netflix scam
POLICE are urging communities to be aware of the latest technology con, where cyber scammers are pretending to be the popular movie streaming service, Netflix.…
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Duck hunting benefits disputed
THE release of a report on the economic and social value of recreational hunting and shooting has prompted fresh calls from opponents of duck shooting…
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Drought declared
THE extension of federal government drought funding to Gannawarra shire last week came as a surprise to the council, Gannawarra Shire mayor, Lorraine Learmonth, said.…
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It’s showtime
SHOW entertainment is popular among many age groups at the Kerang Show — and this year is no exception. Without giving too much away, Kerang…
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Spelling their way to success
STUDENTS were buzzing to compete in The Rotary Club of Kerang’s 22nd annual spelling bee last month, with eight different district primary schools getting involved.…
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Fired up for water bombing
MORE than 30 volunteers attended the CFA’s Gannawarra group pre-season exercise in Kerang on Sunday. This year the annual exercise included training in bomber reloading,…
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Seniors prepare to celebrate
Celebrations recognising the role Victorians aged 60 years and older play in the community will begin next week. Gannawarra Shire Council is supporting the 37th…
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Show inspires generations
THE Kerang show is an important event to “keep the community together” according to the Morris family, who have seen five generations roll up their…
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