News
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MDAS chief executive moves on
THE board of Mallee District Aboriginal Services announced on Thursday that chief executive officer Perlin Simon has moved on from the role. A spokesperson for…
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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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Heat kills 100s of fish
HUNDREDS of fish have died near Weir 32 at Menindee this week as temperatures soared to about 50 degrees Celsius along the river and water…
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True romance trumps motherly love
‘TIS the season for love with Valentine’s Day only a few weeks away. Where women hope for chocolates, flowers, wine, and a date night, and…
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Getting your child ready for prep
Starting school is a major milestone in a child’s life and a major transition. So how do you best prepare your child to start prep…
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A cruiseliner on dry land
HYUNDAI Heavy Industries is the largest shipbuilding company in the world, pumping out bulk carriers, street-length oil and gas tankers and Lego-like Leviathan container ships,…
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Auction opens following museum closure
ANYBODY who is in the market for a vintage wool press, shearing plants, old sewing machines, and farming equipment from the early 1900s, can go…
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Crash report released
A REPORT into the Linga airbase runway crash, which involved a small firefighting aircraft, has stressed the need for thorough preflight planning and for pilots…
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Sealion 6 is impressive
BYD’s Sealion 6 is one of the new breed of super hybrids. So called because they are plug-in hybrids with larger batteries that deliver greater…
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Sport
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Sport cancelled as heatwave continues
SPORT was limited across the region this week as communities braced for an extended heatwave. With temperatures soaring and hot‑weather policies activated, many sporting organisations…
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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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Preparing kids to go back to school
Parents and guardians across Gannawarra have been gearing up for the back‑to‑school season, with many turning their attention to re‑establishing routines after the long summer…
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School returns
Parents were marking Wednesday 28 January in their diaries this week, as government school students returned to classrooms for the 2026 school year after the…
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Hot weather continues
EXTREME heat conditions are continuing across Victoria today, with authorities urging the community to take precautions as the Mallee continues to endure an extreme heatwave.…
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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…