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Report confirms homelessness fears
THERE are fears regional Victoria’s homeless crisis could get worse before it gets better with new figures showing the state has the lowest proportion of…
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Christmas on the Rhine
With many families breaking away from traditional Christmas celebrations and exploring ways to connect so the whole family can relax, the idea of taking a…
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Youth Fest grant apps open
GRANTS of up to $2000 are available to schools, local councils, and community organisations to team up with and create events focused on young people,…
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Parkinson’s survey seeks input
PARKINSONS Australia is encouraging people to participate in a nationwide survey aimed at supporting the education of health professionals. The confidential survey is conducted in…
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Cash for camps, sport, and excursions
LOCAL families can now apply for assistance with the costs of school camps and trips, school-organised sport programs, outdoor education programs, extracurricular excursions, and graduations.…
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Progress in Koondrook forest
THE Federal and NSW State Governments have spruiked the benefits of further progress in the Koondrook-Perricoota Forest, as part of the Murray Darling Basin Plan’s…
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Ashes to Aussie
DAVID Jones has lived in Victoria for more than four decades, and when asked what finally drove him to becoming an Australian citizen the Kerang…
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Hard work, faith and family
BECOMING an Australian citizen for Unaisi Sikinairai has been a journey defined by hard work, faith and participation in the community. The 67-year-old arrived in…
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Free books for children
PREP students will receive free bags filled with books and learning activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading, said the State Government. The Prep…
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Sport
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Heat catches cricket out
Scorching temperatures have forced the Swan Hill & District Cricket Association to make an early and unprecedented decision on this weekend’s round of matches, with…
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Mighty Ducks fly
Reigning premiers Kerang dealt ladder leaders Murray Downs a body blow on Friday night, with the Black Ducks securing a come-from-behind five-shot win. The 55-50…
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Golf Notes
KERANG Ladies Stableford – Wednesday, January 21 A small group teed off at 9.30am in some really good conditions. Jean Youl led the way with…
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Bowls Notes
KERANG Black Duck triples attracted 18 starters on Tuesday, including Peter Price, formerly of the Murrabit district, who has been down from Queensland for a…
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SHDCA Round 10 Match Reports
Wandella v Nyah District A 58-RUN fifth wicket partnership between Max Thompson (35 not out) and Dean Harrop (30 not out) has seen Nyah District…
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Cohuna Golf claim bragging rights
COHUNA Golf continue to keep the pressure on Northern Valley ladder leaders Murray Downs, with last year’s grand finalists claiming a hard-fought eight-shot win over…
Entertainment
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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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Are you ready for The Listies children’s show
CHILDREN’S performers, The Listies, are returning to the Gannawarra Shire next month as part of their 110% Ready tour. The duo, who are regulars at…
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Millions lost to scams in late 2025
DATA from the Consumer Action Law Centre shows Australians are still losing millions to scammers, with devastating and long-lasting consequences. In the final three months…
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Triton back in work gear
BACK in the day, most utes lived up their ‘utility’ tag, being up for almost anything. Since then, the tradies’ favoured transport has morphed into…
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Summer heats up
THE Australian summer is undergoing a “total transformation” as scientists warn climate change made a recent blistering heatwave five times more likely. Australia’s southern states…
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Slow down around schools, police urge
GANNAWARRA motorists have been reminded to slow down and take extra care around school zones with Victorian students returning this week. It follows a devastating…
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Keep your pets cool and safe this summer
OUR pets feel extreme weather just like we do, and they need a place of shelter for their health and well being. With the extreme…
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The song remains the same
ALREADY long in the tooth, Nissan’s second fully electric vehicle Ariya takes up where the LEAF left off in Australia. And might we just say…
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Junior coaching support for Boort tennis
WHAT do tennis courts, governance and old stables have in common? They’re all part of seven community projects – including one in Boort – that…
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Farmers encouraged to register for help
WITH extreme weather events occurring more regularly recently across Australia, farmers are being encouraged to register with Rural Aid, a charity assists in times of…
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VHM backflip
VHM Limited has made a stunning reversal, tearing up a substantial binding offtake agreement with one of China’s largest state linked rare earth producers earlier…
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Around the Gannawarra churches
Anglican KERANG St John’s: Sunday, 1 February, 10am Holy Communion with Rev Cr Jane Lee-Barker. Followed by morning tea. Cohuna, Pyramid Hill, Boort, Anglican Cooperating…