News
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Quambatook turns pink
QUAMBATOOK is turning pink in honour of the late Merril Kelly, a softly spoken and dedicated town leader who made Quambatook “stronger, kinder, and more…
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A constant force for good
GANNAWARRA’S top citizenship gong has been awarded to Cohuna stalwart Graeme Peace for more than three decades of dedication to a number of community organisations.…
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Scholarships lend a helping hand
COUNTRY school leavers from across the region have been given a significant headstart as they embark on the next stages of their education. The Swan…
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Scorching heatwave to hit its peak
SERIOUS concerns are being raised about the health of residents, especially those who are vulnerable, as a prolonged and extreme heatwave peaks today. Temperatures are…
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Out and about: at the Cohuna town garage sale
DESPITE temperatures reaching into the 40s, bargain-hunters were not deterred from the renowned Cohuna town garage sale. More than 30 properties registered to sell their…
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Community urged to remain SunSmart
MALLEE residents have been urged to maintain consistent sun protection with new data showing regional Victorians are more likely to be diagnosed with, and die…
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Delayed report stokes CFA funding row
GOVERMENT funding for the CFA has been boosted for the first time in five years, a delayed report shas shown. Victoria’s State Government has faced…
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Back to school boost to lunchboxes
Initiative aims to promote nutritious, tasty and budget-friendly school lunch and snack ideas to help both parents and kids The Heart Foundation launched a new…
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Issues for older mobiles calling Triple Zero
Many older mobile devices are not correctly connecting to Triple Zero calls, with OPPO A53s devices with early software versions identified as requiring an update…
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Sport
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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…
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Golf Notes
KERANG Ladies Monthly Medal Stroke – Wednesday, January 14 THIS month’s medal winner is Shirley Jenn, with her score of 92-22=70. The runner-up was Carol…
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Bowls Notes
KERANG GOLF A BUSY week at Kerang Golf, with the men’s singles club championship culminating last Friday, the midweek pennant commencing, our first night of…
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McNeil doubles up
KOONDROOK jockey Jye McNeil returned to the winners’ circle in style at Flemington on Saturday, with the in-form hoop riding back-to-back winners. It was McNeil’s…
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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11 children locked in hot cars on Saturday
AS temperatures soared across the state on Saturday, Ambulance Victoria responded to 11 cases of children locked in cars, including one incident in the Loddon…
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Multimillion dollar win for essential worker syndicate
THE perennial question: ‘what would you do if you won lottery?’ is set to be answered by a very lucky local group who will share…
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Freemasons fund futures
COUNTRY school leavers have been given a significant headstart as they embark on the next stages of their education. The Swan Hill Freemasons Lodge awarded…
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Discover the last frontier in style, Antarctica awaits
Discover the ‘White Continent’, fabulous Antarctica and sail with Viking’s Antarctic Explorer voyage for thirteen magnificent days. Journey to the stunning Antarctic Peninsula, a landscape…
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Victorians urged to stay vigilant as fire danger intensifies
VICTORIANS are being warned to remain alert as the state faces heightened fire risk during an ongoing heatwave. Forest Fire Management Victoria Chief Fire Officer…
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Rabbit-busting bait deals
LANDHOLDERS near Kerang’s internationally significant Ramsar-listed wetlands will once again have access to a buy-one-get-one-free rabbit bait program this February. The initiative coincides with Rabbit…
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Lake safety a priority
GOULBURN-Murray Water (GMW) is encouraging people to stay safe and keep informed about weather conditions if they plan to head to one of its storages…
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Stormwater upgrade
NEW stormwater pipes are being installed in the Tate Drive Industrial Estate to help mitigate flash flooding and improve drainage. Work will begin next week…
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Heat and fire danger set to rise
VICTORIA is set to experience an extended period of heat between Saturday and Tuesday, which will also cause elevated fire danger. Gannawarra and Swan Hill…
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Residents urged to plan for heatwave
SERIOUS concerns are being raised about the health of residents, especially those who are vulnerable, as a prolonged and extreme heatwave begins tomorrow. The Inspector-General…