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Letters to the editor
Community bus THE Cohuna community bus committee, at its recent meeting, has made some changes to the operation of our local community bus. For the…
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Practice series returns to Pyramid Hill
PYRAMID Hill Football Netball Club is gearing up to welcome players, supporters, and the wider Mallee region to its highly anticipated sixth annual Community Practice…
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Around the churches
Anglican St John’s Kerang Sunday, 29 March: Palm Sunday, 10am Holy Communion with Bishop Matt Brain, followed by morning tea. Cohuna, Pyramid Hill and Boort…
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Under pressure
GANNAWARRA could bear some of the most “significant pressures” in northwest Victoria from the influx of both mining and energy projects, according to council’s assessment…
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Healthy housing fix
THREE newly constructed townhouses on Shadforth Street are set to accommodate doctors, surgeons and visiting healthcare specialists in a significant step towards bolstering Kerang District…
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History unveiled
DANCING in the sunshine with wedge-tailed eagles flying overhead, the Yung Balug family group helped open the extension of Aboriginal Artefacts Museum on Friday. More…
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Healthy outlook for Webster
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster’s shadow ministry portfolios have swapped under new Nationals leader Matt Canavan. Dr Webster has been handed the regional health portfolio,…
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Burning car warning
IN the early hours of Sunday emergency service volunteers and police were called to a vehicle fire at the Tragowel Swamp roadside parking area. Lake…
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Action taken on major thoroughfare
ROADWORKS are currently underway on the Murray Valley Highway, with crews repairing several sections of the road. Motorists should expect minor delays for the next…
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Sport
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Golf Notes
KERANG Ladies Stableford – Wednesday, March 18 A small group of ladies played Stableford today. The winner was Jan Milne with 41 points, while the…
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League overhaul in the talks
GRASSROOTS football leaders warn league boundaries need reviewing to become “family-friendly” again or risk collapse. A working group to probe the future sustainability of clubs…
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Bowls Notes
KERANG CONGRATULATIONS to John Duckworth, Paul Taylor and Carol Pay, who were the only two-game winners at Social Bowls on Tuesday. The popular Black Duck…
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Swans adding to nest
The Moulamein Football Netball Club is calling on local teenagers to lace up their football boots, with the club urgently seeking more players to help…
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Golf Notes
KERANG Ladies Monthly Medal Stroke – Wednesday, March 11 THE ladies (15) finally made it onto the course in fine weather – possibly for the…
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Rams shock win
Murray Downs 2 have stunned their senior clubmates to claim the Murray Valley Playing Area midweek pennant division one premiership, producing a major upset in…
Entertainment
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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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Scream slashes into new era
SIDNEY Prescott proves she’s still in her final girl prime as she goes up against Ghostface once again, proving that survival isn’t just about making…
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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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Saddle up, Murrabit Rodeo returns
THE Murrabit Rodeo is back, after a hugely successful inaugural staging last year, and billed as “bigger and better”. Last year the event drew around…
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Voluntary access preferred: VicGrid
VICGRID has started issuing notices of proposed entry to 27 properties where voluntary access for ecological surveys for the VNI West transmission line were not…
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Mosquito boom sparks health warning across Mallee
A SURGE in mosquito numbers across the Mallee has triggered a public health warning, with authorities urging residents to act fast to avoid disease. Mosquito…
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Last call for power saving bonus
HOLDERS of a health care card, pensioner concession card, Veteran’s Affairs pensioner concession card, or a Veteran’s Affairs gold card are being urged to apply…
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Support call as pressure mounts in north west Victoria
RESIDENTS across northwest Victoria are being urged to prioritise their mental health as financial strain and changing conditions take a toll on local communities. Services…
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Dog’s Day Out arrives in the Mallee
THE iconic spluttering rumble of Lanz Bulldog Tractors is set to roar across Swan Hill and Woorinen next month, when the Mallee Steam, Oil and…
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A fish called Wanda goes on an amazing journey
AN Australian freshwater catfish has been dubbed Wanda after a remarkable wander across four northern Victorian waterways. Freshwater catfish are generally considered a non-migratory species,…
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Hundreds have their say on kerbside collection
RESIDENTS have just over a week to be in the running to win one of five $50 Mastercard pre-paid vouchers by completing a 10-minute survey…
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Learn about space these school holidays
FAMILIES will be able to experience space-themed art and craft activities for children of all ages next month thanks to the Gannawarra Library Service’s school…
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Water on the table at Barham
A REGIONAL backlash is boiling over as frustrated farmers and community leaders prepare to take their fight against the Murray-Darling Basin Plan to the public…