News
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Flood risk easing as caution advised
THE Bureau of Meteorology has advised that flood levels are easing along the Murray River at Barham, after warnings earlier this month about potential flooding.…
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Vietnam vets in front rank
VIETNAM Veterans’ Day this Friday marks a big milestone in the lives of Vietnam veterans and our nation’s military history This year is the 50th…
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Have a say, says CWA
COUNTRY Women’s Association Murray Valley Group is calling for new members and new ideas. Last Thursday the Murray Valley Group conference was held at the…
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Koondrook welcomes raft crew
IT was a cold evening, but that didn’t deter a large contingent of people coming out to welcome the men from the Pittsworth Men’s Shed…
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Turf club in high demand
KERANG Turf Club smacked it out of the park at the weekend – record number of trainers, record number of jockeys and record number of…
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It’s not hard to fall into homelessness, says MASP
SUPPORT services across the Mallee are hoping they can shine a light on housing issues during Homelessness Week next week. Homelessness Week runs from August…
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Bid to lure back river tourists
THE Murray Regional Tourism board has invested in a new marketing campaign designed to attract visitors back to the region following a summer season disrupted…
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Warm, dry July a prelude to Spring
KERANG and district recorded its warmest July since 2018, with above-average temperatures providing a glimpse of spring weather. The average maximum temperature for the month…
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Outdoor pool lifeguards wanted
GANNAWARRA Shire Council is looking for additions to the team of outdoor pool lifeguards for the 2023-24 swimming pool season. Before temperatures begin to rise…
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Next stage of Kerang’s CBD redevelopment works begin
STAGE 3 of Kerang’s CBD redevelopment works began last week, with efforts focused on Victoria Street between Wellington Street and Victoria Square. The $2.31 million…
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Repairs to flood damaged roads in fast lane
WORK has begun to repair more Gannawarra Shire roads damaged in last year’s floods. The roads at Macorna, Macorna North, McMillans, Mincha West and Tragowel…
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Crowds flock to Speed
MORE than 6000 people poured through the gates of the Mallee Machinery Field Days at Speed as this major fixture on the region’s farming calendar…