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Duck hunt opens without protesters
HUNTERS on district wetlands were able to gain a meal of wild duck without the interference of anti-hunting protesters on the opening morning of the duck…
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Further protections in place for ThreatenedBlue-billed Ducks at Lake Elizabeth
THE Victorian Government will close to the public Lake Elizabeth State Game Reserve near Kerang for the beginning of the 2016 duck hunting season to…
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Man coward punched in random attack
TWO men have been charged after allegedly coward punching a man and leaving him for dead in Kerang early last Saturday morning. Police believe the…
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Horses reign, spirit intact
WHILE the football club has gone into recess, there is no hint that the Wakool Show will head down the same path. The annual Wakool…
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Revitalised town aquatic centre
THE Victorian Government has allocated $190,000 to revitalise Kerang’s public swimming pool facilities.Member for Northern Victoria Region, Steve Herbert has announced a $190,000 Community Sports Infrastructure Fund…
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Threat to kill police proven
A KERANG hobby farmer has avoided jail after being found guilty beyond reasonable doubt of threatening to kill two Kerang police officers. Bill Ricketts pleaded…
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Road toll ‘whole of community issue’
VICTORIAN police from across all ranks will be out in force patrolling the roads over this Labour Day long weekend as part of Operation Arid.With…
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Market offered respite
AFTER an exhausting run, walk and pedal on Cohuna’s Island Road, Bridge to Bridge competitors made it to the finish line as a made local…
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Heat spreads toxic blooms
RECORD-BREAKING heat across northern Victoria is aggravating the plight of drought-affected farmers. The unusual spell of high temperatures is also aiding the spread of toxic…
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More toxic algae; hits Mallee supply
BLUE-GREEN algae has been detected in the Loddon River south of Laanecoorie, following a massive outbreak in the Murray River. Goulburn-Murray Water issued a warning…
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Stepping out for health
WALKING along the footpaths that surround their school has become a daily ritual for students at Kerang Primary School. The daily walk has earned the…
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Harvesting a day of fun
MAINSTAY, Joe Camilleri had hundreds of people rocking on their feet on Saturday as The Black Sorrows performed their biggest releases at Barham’s first ever…