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Health worker housing help
INITIAL construction works have begun on three new units for healthcare workers at Kerang District Health (KDH). Housing availability remains a considerable roadblock for healthcare…
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Rich in teaching
THEY say humans are lifelong leaners, and for others, they double as lifelong teachers. For the Kerang community – and especially for the students and…
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Pushback continues
FOR the first time in the conference’s six years, protesters gathered out the front to decry transmission lines and renewable energy. Conference organiser Karin Stark…
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New V/Line boss
V/LINE has appointed William Tieppo as chief executive. Mr Tieppo brings more than two decades of transport sector experience to the role, including the Victorian…
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Progress afoot at Kerang cemetery
THE Kerang Cemetery recently held their annual general meeting, with outgoing chairperson Trevor Wilkinson thanking the volunteer committee for their dedication. In February 2025, a…
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Trash and Treasure reopens – 40 year old mystery solved
AFTER being closed for renovation and restoration works for the past three months, the cherished Trash and Treasure Op Shop in Cohuna is back open.…
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Hotel standoff
IN late June, the Cohuna Hotel was issued with a notice advising the site is unfit for occupation and in contravention of building regulations. “Contrary…
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Mine decision delay, again
COMMONWEALTH approval for the VHM Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands project has been again delayed. A delegate for the Minister for the Environment and…
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Callout for Cohuna’s 150 birthday
PREPARATIONS are well underway for Cohuna’s 150th birthday celebrations, to be held over the Melbourne Cup weekend from Friday, October 31 to Sunday, November 2.…
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Children hone their swimming skills
MORE than 100 children are benefiting from the resumption of a popular swimming program. Warra Waders swimming program classes resumed two weeks ago at the…
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Powered by knowledge
FARMERS from around Victoria and Australia met to share experiences and resources about diversifying farm revenue streams through energy production, large scale renewable energy development…
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Library times change
THE Leitchville library will have new opening hours as of August 19. Following a recent review of its operating procedures, the library, based within the…