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Pilot program now boarding
A NEW hands-on operator-first development program designed to help turn big ideas into market-ready visitor experiences is being launched by Destination Riverina Murray. “Following a…
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Tourism program sparks fresh ideas
MORE than 50 tourism operators from across the Murray and Riverina regions recently gathered in Sunraysia recently to learn, connect, and explore ways to enhance…
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Shining light on a silent disease
MARCH marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a national campaign dedicated to increasing understanding of one of the most challenging and often overlooked cancers affecting women.…
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Snakes on the move
AMBULANCE crews have responded to 171 suspected snakebites across Victoria since November, as authorities warn residents to stay alert ahead of the Labour Day long…
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Thefts continue throughout region
GANNAWARRA Trailer theft: OFFENDERS have stolen a box trailer after it appears they forced entry to a yard in Tate Drive, Kerang about 6am Thursday,…
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Community stalwart farewelled
WHEN a cornerstone of any town’s communal life moves on, the district is the lesser. Judging by the crowd that attended Heather Mortlock’s farewell party…
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KDH in good financial health
THE boss of Kerang District Health has dismissed claims by the Victorian Opposition it’s on “financial life support”. KDH was named as one of seven…
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Around the churches
Anglican St John’s Anglican Church Kerang, Sunday, 1 March, 10am Morning Prayer with Di Tilley, followed by morning tea. Cohuna, Pyramid Hill. Boort Anglican Cooperating…
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Ricegrowers backs review
The Ricegrowers’ Association has welcomed the start of a 12‑week consultation on the Murray–Darling Basin Plan Review. RGA president Peter Herrmann said industry would take…
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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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Double the celebration
A CENTURY of stories, wisdom, and resilience was honoured at Respect’s Cohuna Village last week as two residents celebrated milestone birthdays. Merlyn Rowe, 101, and…
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Benham backs fire inquiry input
SUBMISSIONS to a Victorian Parliamentary committee’s inquiry into the 2026 summer bushfires are now open, and a local politician is calling input from people in…
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Volunteers down to clean up
CLEAN Up Australia Day, the largest environmental movement in the country will return this Sunday. According to Clean Up Australia’s 2024 financial year Litter Report,…
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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…