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Bushfire on Pearces Track in Benwell State Forest - not yet under control.

THERE is a bushfire on Pearces Track in Benwell State Forest that is not yet under control. Firefighters are currently responding to this fire and smoke will be visible from nearby communities and roads. There is no immediate threat to the community...

10 Oct 2024

Farming and Environment

Farmer on board with crop research

ONE of Victoria’s highest profile farmers and agri-politicians has stepped onto the board of another high-profile enterprise. In something of a surprise move, Quambatook mixed farmer Brett Hosking is now a director...

16 Feb 2024

Opinion

Church Notes

FEBRUARY 18 services:St John’s Kerang: 9am Holy Communion with Bishop Matt Brain followed by AGM. This week in Cohuna district:Cranmer the Martyr Cohuna: Ash Wednesday combined 2pm with Rev. Sue Allen. Sunday 9am morning prayer with Rev Faye...

13 Feb 2024

2 Opinion

Komment by Kurl

Bruce Bott has been cutting grass around Cohuna, Barham and Kerang townships – probably should really say that he is mowing lawns. He is also doing a bit of gardening and is busier than a one-armed brick layer. Still breeding a few dogs, too. Great...

12 Feb 2024

Bowls

Pennant finals start

PENNANT finals have rolled around again in the Northern District, with Kerang Bowling Club hosting two sections of semi-finals on Saturday. Cohuna Golf held off a determined Kerang challenge to win by six shots in Division 1, while in the...

12 Feb 2024

Opinion

Church Services

AnglicanJUNE 11 services. St John’s Kerang: 9am Holy Communion with Rev Wayne Dorning. BaptistTHIS week’s Kerang services. Today: Play group in the function room at 10am. Tomorrow: Craft group meet in Powerhouse at 7.30pm. All welcome to come and...

06 Jun 2023

Education

Phones away from Term 4

MOBILE phones will be banned at Barham High School from later this year. The newly-elected State Government said the statewide ban delivered on an election promise to reduce distractions for high school students. It would mean students must...

17 Apr 2023

Letters to the Editor

Duck shooting facts needed

THE pro ducking hunting fraternity, including SSAA and some National Party members, justify duck shooting because it allegedly brings money to regional areas. However, there has never been any independent research carried out to prove this, so the...

08 Feb 2023

Letters to the Editor

Dodging around the issues

THE duck shooter supporters seem to be dodging around a lot of the issues that the majority of the population, in particular regional residents, have with the activity. Can they please explain how duck shooting is not deterring other non-shooting...

08 Feb 2023

News

Drinking water still safe

PEOPLE who source water from the Murray River have been warned that poor quality is impacting drinking water taste and odour. Coliban Water said three years of high rainfall, flooding and the current warm weather continued to adversely...

02 Feb 2023

Travel - Tourism

The Twin Towns - Barham, Koondrook

Barham, the NSW river town best known for its citrus groves and abundant fishing spots, is on opposite sides of the majestic Murray River, to Victorian country town; Koondrook. The twin towns form the commercial centre for the region’s fat lamb...

06 Jan 2023

News

Data pinpoints drowning risk

YOUNGER children are at high risk of drowning during November, prompting Life Saving Victoria (LSV) and Kidsafe Victoria to warn adults to keep watch around water. According to LSV’s research, 11 children within the zero to four age group have...

17 Nov 2022