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Heart of songwriting remains unchanged
AUSTRALIAN country music star Sara Storer has spent decades turning everyday bush moments into songs. The stories, she says, are everywhere. You just have to…
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Child protection bills pass Parliament
TWO landmark child protection bills passed the Victorian Parliament last week, introducing changes aimed at giving families more time to reunite and creating a new…
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Hotel future unclear
THE Gannawarra Shire Council has provided an update on the Cohuna Hotel following claims made by its owner in separate court proceedings that the property…
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Food price warning over fuel fears
AUSTRALIANS are being warned every corner of the economy will be affected by soaring fuel prices as a result of the war in Iran. But…
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Time to rediscover Kirra
There’s something about Kirra, from the pristine open beach to the laidback community vibe to the latest restaurant openings – it’s a popular seaside destination.…
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Just a question of price
After a string of hybrid and fully-electric vehicles, including a full-blown electric ute, it was kind of refreshing to get behind the wheel of a…
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Farmers short on fuel
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster says Mallee farmers have warned the Middle East conflict is depriving them of the fuel needed to feed and clothe…
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New funds for local clubs
TWENTY-three sporting clubs in the upper house Victorian electoral district will share in $200,000 in the latest round of grants to support community participation. The…
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Police search for missing males
POLICE are appealing for public assistance in locating two missing males. Fourteen-year-old Byron was last seen in Swan Hill on 24 February. He is known…
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Sport
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Raiders redemption
Barham-Koondrook have claimed redemption in dramatic fashion, edging out RSL in a thrilling finish to secure their first SHDCA A grade premiership on Saturday afternoon.…
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Rams make history
MURRAY Downs have claimed victory their very first Northern Valley premiership with a nail-biting finish that went down to the very last end. The final…
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One win from glory
2025-26 SWAN HILL & DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION A GRADE GRAND FINAL RSL v BARHAM-KOONDROOK SATURDAY, MARCH 7 SWAN HILL RECREATION RESERVE, 12.30pm Both Barham-Koondrook and…
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Barham-Koondrook Cricket Club Grand Final Player Profiles
BARHAM-KOONDROOK Lance Davidson – Right Hand Batsman Experienced opener who has been one of Barham-Koondrook’s most consistent performers this season. Has reached double figures in…
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Raiders roll Roodogs
Barham-Koondrook have stormed their way into this year’s SHDCA A grade grand final after a comprehensive eight-wicket win over a disappointing Ultima-TUF on Saturday. In…
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Bowls Notes
KERANG The Grand Final of the Northern Valley Competition between Cohuna Golf and Murray Downs was scheduled to be played at Kerang Bowling Club on…
Entertainment
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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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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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Nominate a natural hero
THE 2026 Victorian and New South Wales Landcare Awards have officially opened for nominations. The biennial state programs recognise individuals, groups, and organisations involved in…
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Advanced e:HEV tech
There’s a misconception out there that, in late-2021, Toyota was the first manufacturer to launch a petrol/electric hybrid passenger vehicle onto the Australian market. While…
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Luna Festival lights up
AROUND 700 people flocked to Atkinson Park on Saturday evening for Kerang’s second annual Lunar Festival, with scores of families enjoying the celebration of multiculturalism.…
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Compulsory access looms
The state government has passed legislation enabling the compulsory acquisition of land along the VNI West transmission line route, intensifying efforts to keep the project…
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Strength on show at women’s day breakfast
AROUND 100 people attended the International Women’s Day breakfast at The Glasshouse, where this year’s theme Balance the Scales was on full display. The event…
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Push for more female councillors
THE Gannawarra Shire’s only female councillor has made a push for more women to seek election to local government. Speaking to a packed room at…
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Record year for agriculture
AUSTRALIAN agriculture is set to reach a record $101.4 billion in gross production value in 2025-26 before easing in 2026-27, with both prices and output…
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Race to replace Ley is on
IT’S shaping up to be at least a five-way race in the Farrer by-election, with residents in the southern New South Wales federal seat to…
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Cohuna Show set for massive return
THE 112th annual Cohuna Show is set to return this weekend, with an action-packed program to cater for all ages and interests. The two-day event…
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Watersports with a view
Lake Charm is a watersport playground and host to numerous boating and skiing events each year. Located 20km north of Kerang it is a popular…