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Skiers on Gunbower
CROWDS gathered at the Gunbower Creek bank throughout the week to watch the nation’s best barefoot skiers compete for the 2026 title. The weather performed…
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Free public transport extended
COMMUTERS will ride public transport for free for another month before fares are slashed in half for the rest of the year, as the State…
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Draft budget unveiled
RESIDENTS will see a modest rise in rates, municipal charges and kerbside waste collection fees in a proposed 2026-27 budget which emphasises fiscal restraint in…
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HMAS Hobart veteran remembers Vietnam
WHEN 17-year-old Barry Townley enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy in October 1963, he did not expect he would spend seven months on the first…
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Fatal car accident
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash south-east of Korong Vale on Thursday night. It is understood a car crashed into a tree…
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VicGrid restarts land access attempts
VICGRID has resumed efforts to access 26 properties between Murrabit and Stawell for the completion of ecological surveys, which they said will support the Environmental…
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Best feet forward at champs
THE nation’s best barefoot waterskiers took to Gunbower Creek last week, with internationally ranked competitors vying for championship title and selection for the Australian team.…
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Farmers sound alarm as basin plan blasted at packed forum
Pullout quote: “This reform is not just an industry issue, it’s a food security issue, a regional development issue and a national economic issue,” -…
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Communities encouraged to speak up
VICTORIAN Farmers Federation is calling on regional community members to make submissions to the Murray Darling Basin Plan Review. Consultation for the 2026 review opened…
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Sport
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Golf Notes
KERANG Ladies Stableford – Wednesday, April 15 IN near perfect weather, our ladies had some good scores. The winner was Angela Giouzellis with 42 points,…
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Kangas claim first win
COHUNA responded to their heartbreaking Round 1 defeat in the strongest possible fashion on Saturday, with a commanding 11-goal win over Kerang. The 46-35 result…
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Central Murray Round 2 Netball Match Reports
Balranald v Lake Boga A DOMINANT second half performance secured Balranald their first points of 2026, with the Roos defeating Lake Boga by 12 goals…
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Blues make statement
SATURDAY proved to be a day of upsets and statements across the Central Murray A grade netball competition, but there were none bigger than that…
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Kangas bounce back
COHUNA have broken through for their first win of 2026 in emphatic fashion, defeating Kerang by 47 points in a dominant display that erased the…
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Tigers, Eagles renew rivalry
WOORINEN will unfurl their premiership flag before an adoring home crowd tomorrow afternoon, but the celebratory mood around the Tigers has been tempered by their…
Entertainment
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Simply the best
AUDIENCES are preparing to be transported back in time as the critically acclaimed drag tribute show A Night with Tina arrives in Swan Hill next…
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Fairways festival promises fun for all ages
MURRAY Downs Golf and Country Club is gearing up to host its highly anticipated Murray Downs Fairways Festival tomorrow. The inaugural festival is expected to…
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Unmissable adventure into a new galaxy
FROM the floating observation facility known as the Gateway Galaxy to Princess Rosalina’s Luma-filled Comet Observatory, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie sets out to capture…
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Extraordinary collection of Tucker portraits
A RARE glimpse into the private world of one of Australia’s most influential artists is set to go on display in Swan Hill this week.…
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A moving portrait of love after loss
IN a visually gentle yet emotionally intense drama, Reminders of Him tells the redeeming tale of what happens when you find unexpected love in the…
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Extraordinary line-up comes back to life
THE Traveling Wilburys are finally hitting the stage – at least, in spirit – as The Traveling Wilburys Collection tribute brings one of rock’s most…
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Concerns farmers left out of interest-free loans
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster has called for interest-free loans to support farmers affected by increased costs resulting from the fuel supply crisis. Ms Webster…
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A tough season, a strong team, and reasons to stay cheerful
I WOULD say the farm is a bit of a mess really. The big rain was really welcome but it has made for the perfect…
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Haystacks ignite without warning
WITH winter fast approaching, cooler temperatures should suggest a reduced risk to haystack fires, however, hidden hotspots inside damp bales can ignite without warning, regardless…
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Members drive better outcomes
A BROADACRE farmer from the Wimmera is set to take the reins of the state’s peak farming body, promising a fierce fight for rural communities…
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Walkability woes fuel obesity concerns
A RECENT study has revealed that the Mallee ranks as the unhealthiest federal electorate in Victoria, with rates of obesity, high-blood pressure, and smoking surmounting…
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Push grows to seal major road
CALLS are growing to seal a road connecting Wakool to Moama, as councillors highlight safety concerns, heavy traffic, and the growing number of workers and…
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Pedestrian connections improved
SAFER streets are now a reality for Kerang schoolchildren, with two key road upgrades completed near busy primary school zones. Pedestrians and motorists are already…
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Telemetry upgrades provide benefit
ACCESS to water-use data has significantly improved for a number of Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) customers thanks to a recently completed telemetry project. The GMW project…
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Disease detection for livestock
A SENIOR veterinary officer is encouraging Victorian Farmers to monitor animals for early detection of exotic diseases. In a recent statement, Agriculture Victoria senior veterinary…
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Fuel crisis
AUSTRALIANS are still shaking their heads in dismay after expecting a statesman’s address from the Prime Minister during the fuel crisis, but instead Australians got…