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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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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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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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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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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…