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Transport overhaul needed
A MAJOR report into the state’s infrastructure has called for better public transport in regional communities to improve access to jobs, education and healthcare. Kerang…
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Kerang fire verdict
A KERANG man who torched his public housing unit while in the grip of a drug induced psychosis has been spared jail. Jason Axisa lit…
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Saluting their service
A NEW book which honours the service and sacrifice of a handful of veterans from the Gannawarra Shire was launched last week, alongside 20 accompanying…
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Dancers steal the spotlight
COHUNA’S dancers wowed audiences once again in the Pro Rock Dance showcase. Around 120 students aged three to 65 performed tap, jazz, ballet, hiphop and…
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A life spent in love
WHEN Merv and Joy Keath first met, the pair said they “just clicked”. The couple were married at the Methodist Church in Cohuna in 1955…
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Painting ancestry and land
ABORIGINAL artist Kevin Williams brings Wiradjuri stories and spirit to life through his Gunbower gallery. Mr Williams’ paintings draw on Bora ground carvings, the land,…
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Burns on fire
A LEITCHVILLE boxing gym is producing some of Australia’s best young fighters, including 15-year-old Cohuna Secondary College student Thor Burns. The young boxing prodigy will…
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Market sustains a border town for 48 years
THE jewel in Murrabit’s crown shone brighter than ever, as the town celebrated the 48th anniversary of its beloved Murrabit Country Market. What began in…
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Is your dam evaporating?
AS the warmer months approach, it’s crucial to stay on top of your water storage levels, according to Agriculture Victoria’s Kerri Goschnick. “Regularly monitoring your…
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VNI West development partner announced
VICGRID has selected Iberdrola Australia as the development partner for the Victorian section of the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West) project.…
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Pancackes with politicians cancelled
IN a disappointing turn of events, the anticipated “Pancakes with the Pollies” event has been cancelled, according to centre manager to Claire Fry. “Unfortunately, we…
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SES receive new equipment
LAST week, the Kerang State Emergency Service (SES) was inducted into the new battery-operated Holmatro rescue tools. This is a significant upgrade for the unit,…












