News
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Questions over AI in basin review
THE Murray Darling Basin Authority has confirmed that generative AI is not being used in the processes to assess submissions to the current Murray-Caring Basin…
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Fighting for survival
HUNDREDS gathered on the steps of parliament last week, including a strong contingent from the Gannawarra Shire, calling for an urgent and equitable increase in…
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Energy bill debate anger
A FIERY clash has erupted in State Parliament after the government abruptly moved to adjourn debate on an energy bill, sparking outrage from regional MPs…
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Ambo response times up
AMBULANCE performance in the Gannawarra local government area improved in the past year but remains well below the target response times. Paramedics attended 46.6 per…
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Celebrating International Women’s Day
THE Gannawarra region will join communities globally in celebrating International Women’s Day, with a free breakfast taking place in Kerang on Thursday, 5 March. Gannawarra…
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Living well together
AROUND 120 people attended the ‘Living Well Together’ launch at Northaven Baptcare, including suave rock-n-roll dancers. Living Well Together is a model of care developed…
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Flood betterment works proceed
WORK will occur throughout the Gannawarra in the coming months to upgrade Gannawarra Shire Council‑managed roads, drains and other infrastructure, reducing the risk of disruptions…
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Looking back at the year that was – October 2025
Tuesday, 7 October The Gannawarra Shire Council revealed their $1.7 million deficit was projected to worsen as outlined in their 10-year financial plan. While capital…
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Climate-hardy seedlings
DECORATIVE shrubs, trees and ground cover propagated, grafted and grown in Nyah have been designed to withstand harsh Mallee conditions. The centrepiece of the Calder…
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Sport
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SHDCA Round 14 Cricket Previews
WOORINEN v ST MARY’S-TYNTYNDER St Mary’s-Tyntynder will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of a semi-final berth, with the Bulldogs taking on Woorinen at…
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Cohuna Golf on track for redemption
COHUNA Golf will march on towards their second grand final in a row, after defeating Murray Downs in comfortable fashion last Saturday. They will have…
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SHDCA Round 13 Match Reports
St Mary’s-Tyntynder v Wandella WANDELLA’S finals destiny remains in their own hands after defeating St Mary’s-Tyntynder by 63 runs at the Ken Harrison Reserve on…
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Bowls Notes
KERANG WHAT a splendid sight our club presented on Saturday as we hosted the first and second semi-finals of Saturday Pennant. Members put in a…
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Golf Notes
KERANG THERE is no ladies event to report on, as hot weather prevailed. R & R Stableford – Thursday, February 12 IN slightly cooler weather,…
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Raiders claim top spot
BARHAM-Koondrook will enter this year’s SHDCA finals series as premiership favourites after their two-wicket win over RSL saw the Raiders climb to the top of…
Entertainment
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A luminous reimagining of Shakespeare’s greatest loss
IN A tragedy that explores both love and loss, Hamnet premiered in Swan Hill this week, taking audiences on a devastating exploration of the heart-breaking…
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A new round of laughs
AFTER a brief spiritual journey to India to “find himself,” one of Australia’s best-loved comedians, Akmal Saleh, is back on home soil. And he’s back…
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Time out at Heritage Museum
FOLKS and families from far and wide came down to the Kerang Heritage Museum to marvel at the many relics of yesteryear. Despite a patch…
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Out and about: at the footy
CROWDS of supporters from a number of teams came down to watch the footy at Wandella Recreation Reserve, in what was the last preliminary finals…
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Help solve murder mystery
AUDIENCES will help Golden Rivers Theatre Group solve a musical murder mystery at their production of Oh, Horrors! It’s Murder!, showing through early August. Someone…
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Three blind mice bring midweek joy
THE unassuming thespians of the Dingwall Country Women’s Association called in to Glenarm last Wednesday to deliver a charmingly bespoke vaudeville performance. The oft-hilarious nursery…
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Shaping future waste services
GANNAWARRA Shire Council is asking residents how they are currently disposing or recycling their household waste as part of efforts to ensure future services meet…
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Group backs call for foster reforms
FRIDAY 20 February was World Care Day, which aims to raise awareness and celebrate children and young people in foster care, kinship or residential care.…
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A more sustainable Bali
Bali has always been a popular ‘go to’ destination for antipodeans, and more recently the World. Tourists are now travelling far and wide for some…
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Nats confirm a candidate for Farrer race
NATIONALS leader David Littleproud has confirmed his party will be standing a candidate in the proposed upcoming by-election in the Federal seat of Farrer. Speaking…
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Quick stepping up to donate
A BARHAM community group has stepped up to support bushfire victims in Victoria and New South Wales, donating $1000 to assist relief efforts. On 18…
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Renewal works
BUSES will replace trains on the Swan Hill line for two weeks while maintenance works are carried out. The line will be shut from 23…
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Webster returns to shadow ministry
FEDERAL Member for Mallee Anne Webster has returned to the shadow ministry, a week after Liberal stalwart Sussan Ley was toppled as leader. Dr Webster…
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Fighting fund from sale proceeds
A PROPOSAL to quarantine proceeds from asset sales into a separate interest-bearing “fighting fund” has been adopted by Murray River Council, despite concerns from council…
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Future remains uncertain
THE Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange could close as early as July, after a nearly four-month process to gauge future options for the saleyards’ management…
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Milnthorpe steps forward for Farrer
A PROMINENT independent political candidate has put her hand back as a hopeful for the Federal seat of Farrer, following the current MP and former…