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Peter Bannan

Library to host holiday fun

FAMILIES will be able to experience two weeks of activities next month as part of the Gannawarra Library Service’s school holiday program. Five free activities will be on offer between Tuesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 17 at the service’s...

28 Mar 2025

Farming and Environment

Reminder to secure livestock given dry conditions

RURAL residents in the Gannawarra Shire have been reminded to secure all livestock on their properties. With the municipality experiencing below-average rainfall during the first two months of the year, the council’s local laws team is concerned...

27 Mar 2025

Community

In the saddle for Murrabit rodeo

MURRABIT is gearing up for its first rodeo, with big crowds expected in the small Murray River town next month. Presented by Murrabit Football Netball Club in conjunction with Woodall Rodeo Productions, the rodeo will be held on Saturday, April 12...

27 Mar 2025

News

Police lament long weekend speeding

SWAN Hill police are exacerbated by the high number of speeding drivers in the Swan Hill region during the Labor Day long weekend. Swan Hill highway patrol officer-in-charge Sergeant Zac Bull said more than 100 fines were handed out by officers for...

26 Mar 2025

News

Do you know what this is?

A QUAMBATOOK resident took to the town’s community Facebook page last week curious about what she had discovered wedged in a tree branch. Allison O’Hagan captured what appeared to be an insect cocoon resembling a hessian sack. It was found...

26 Mar 2025

News

Medical pillar joins the Cohuna hospital

THE foundations of a healthy workforce are its people, so it was little wonder Cohuna District Hospital jumped at the chance to recruit Peter Jones soon after he retired. Mr Jones retired at the end of 2022 after 18 years as director of corporate...

25 Mar 2025

News

Council projects up for national nod

FOUR Gannawarra Council initiatives are in the running to be recognised as part of the 2025 National Awards for Local Government. Voting is now open for the publicly-decided awards, which are an annual celebration of local government achievements...

25 Mar 2025

Community

Showcasing rural life, agriculture, and community spirit

THE 2025 Cohuna Show was a resounding success, attracting a good crowd and showcasing the strength of the local community. With about 1000 people passing through the gates on a hot Friday night and Saturday, the event saw a vibrant mix of...

25 Mar 2025

Community

Tractor pull tradition set for strong return

ORGANISERS are pulling together final preparations for a Quambatook Easter tradition. The engines roar, the smoke rises and action heats up as the town hosts its 47th annual Australian Tractor Pull Championships on Easter Saturday (April 19)...

25 Mar 2025

Education

MP meets young leaders

THERE are plenty of youngsters leading the way in their communities – including at local primary schools. In the past week the 2025 school captains at Koondrook and Murrabit were officially recognised by the Member for Murray Plains, Peter Walsh...

25 Mar 2025

Farming and Environment

Black swan death claim as Purcell blasts duck hunting

A BLACK swan was killed on the opening day of the duck hunting season, according to Member for Northern Victoria Georgie Purcell.“Labor’s shameful duck slaughter commences today, and only hours into the season a black swan has already been killed...

25 Mar 2025

News

Rain at long last, but dry rest of week

THE Kerang District last week recorded its first drop of rain in more than 40 days. The parched landscape welcomed the 22.5mm that fell on Thursday and Friday. It was the first rainfall recorded since 11mm between February 3-4. It was also the highest...

25 Mar 2025