editors-picks
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Fish stream screen a first
COUNTLESS numbers of fish are expected to be saved with an Australian first installation of a channel diversion screen.The screen will prevent native fish from…
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Man reunited with rescuers
A GROUP of local firefighters have been reunited with a former farm worker whom they rescued after an horrific accident on a Cohuna district dairy…
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Bruce is officially a Tigers legend
LONG-SERVING Macorna Football Club member Bruce Bennett has been named as a club ‘legend’ – an award that recognises extraordinary dedication to the club. Mr Bennett…
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Bowlers roll for fire victims
VICTIMS of devastating fires that swept through south-western Victoria early this year are being supported by district people, in both a practical and financial sense.Fires…
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Demand for Corellas control
THE majority of municipal councils in Victoria have backed a call for controlling excessive Long-billed Corella populations.Loddon Shire Council gained the support of more than…
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Six decades of togetherness
KERANG couple Nancy and Keith Hall have celebrated 60 years of marriage. The pair have five children, 10 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.The numbers may have added…
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Rise and shine
THE Gannawarra Solar Farm will soon have the world’s largest integrated solar battery storage solution.The first batch of 400 batteries have arrived on site and…
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Birds auction was popular
KERANG’S annual poultry and small birds auction has gone from strength to strength after another successful event on Monday.The auction at Alexandra Park achieved sales…
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OAM honour for Aboriginal elder
ONE of the district’s most prominent Aboriginal elders has been honoured for her selfless work for her people.The Order of Australia Medal will be presented…
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HDFNL – Classy Bombers
DOMINIC BAXTERLEITCHVILLE-GUNBOWER has overcome a determined but ultimately undermanned Lockington-Bamawm United outfit in a tough Heathcote District Football League contest at Lockington on Saturday to…
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Flight school angst ‘misconception’
ANGST within the Cohuna community about a proposed flight school at the local aerodrome is misplaced, according to Gannawarra mayor, Cr Brian Gibson.Cr Gibson said…
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Hearty breakfast for travellers
ABOUT 90 steam train passengers stopped at Kerang for breakfast on Saturday during the annual Steamrail Victoria northern weekender tour to Swan Hill and Echuca.The…












