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Local Hemp Dreams Heard

Farmers, community members and potential investors gathered at cluBarham this week to learn more about an exciting opportunity for the region. Attendees listened to how the growing, processing and value-adding of industrial hemp could provide great...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

04 Apr 2024
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Targets Smashed in RDA Fundraiser

As many were enjoying their end to daylight savings sleep in on Sunday, April 7, a crowd stood ready to cheer on Dean, Maddison and Ayla McGowan, and friends as they took to the water for the first three legs of a Riding for the Disabled fundraiser...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

11 Apr 2024
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Alan joins an elite club

A luncheon with family, friends and those connected through work and community was how Alan Fry celebrated his 90th birthday on March 17. Many readers will know Alan as the ‘local bloke from CRT’ when he and his late wife, Pat, owned and...

Kirstin Nicholson

28 Mar 2024
Shooting

Australian Captaincy

Cohuna’s Greg ‘Hippy’ Hipwell has achieved success again in his clay target shooting, this time being chosen to captain and represent Australia in the World Championships to be held in England in July. Hippy competed at the Australian Clay...

Kirstin Nicholson

04 Apr 2024

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MIL Vote Outcome

The proposed resolutions to remove the two current MIL non-member directors, Trisha Gorman and Robert Burbury, from the Murray Irrigation Board failed to garner the necessary votes last week. The results on the removal of Mrs Gorman obtained 552 for...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

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Welcome donation is music to the ears at Murray Haven

If there is one thing that will put a smile on the faces of the residents at Murray Haven, it is the sound of music. Many local music acts regularly visit the residents, providing entertainment with a sing-a-long, bringing back fond memories of days...

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Murray to Moyne keeps pedalling on

The return of the Cohuna Murray to Moyne cycling team after a seven-year break was a positive and successful one, with 15 riders completing the 510km course over two days. From flat open roads to winding hills, from calm and sunny weather to wind...

Kirstin Nicholson

Advance Our Nature Fair

A free family event was held at the Federation Botanic Reserve on Sunday. Sixteen sites were set amongst the regenerated ground, which was a bare paddock not long ago. “This paddock here we’re in now, was in fact a clear paddock 25 years ago,”...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

News

Police Report - April 18, 2024

Local police reports on criminal activity and emergency events.

Opinion

Letters To The Editor: April 18, 2024

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3 MONTHS TO GO UNTIL THE CURTAIN LIFTS ON MOAMA LIGHTS 2024

Thursday – Sunday nights Friday 5 July – Sunday 28 July An immersive experience not to be missed, Murray River Council’s award-winning Moama Lights will once again light up the Murray with incredible displays from 5 July, with tickets...

A Chat With

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A Chat With - Shirley McGrath

“...We had the agreement that Danny’s job was the trucks, as he’d sold the farm by then, and mine was raising the children. It was very traditional and it worked well for us....“

28 Mar 2024

A Chat With - Ian Hare

“...When I was older, I rode my pony Trixie to school. It was a great joke putting our friends on her and watching them get pigrooted off! Nobody could stay on but me!”

14 Mar 2024

A Chat With - Eileen Connelly

“...Happiness would have to be if I could see my kids more, because they’re mine and I’m so proud of them. I get kisses from them and that makes me feel like a million dollars...”

29 Feb 2024

A Chat With - Marion May

“...Everyone went through pretty tough times, yes, but you just plugged through and didn’t get too bothered by it. It does you no good to worry about it, it does you no good to worry about anything....”

01 Feb 2024

Sport

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Bowls

Cohuna Golf Bowls - April 18, 2024

A chilly week turned into a great weekend, and one that our members who played in the Edinburgh Shield at Corowa thoroughly enjoyed. To finish second in the competition, with illness claiming a few intended players was a great effort, with the...

Netball

Raiders Netball - Round 1, April 18, 2024

Netball Report – Round 1 Round one kicked off with a pretty great start overall for our netball teams! We had wins in the 13A, 15s, Bs and A Reserve. Under 13s have an A and B team this year - how fabulous to have so many girls wanting to get on...

From Council

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From Council

Arts and Culture Strategy on display

Murray River Council is calling for community feedback on its new draft Arts and Culture Strategy. The draft strategy was developed following consultation with the community, along with local arts and culture groups. Mayor, Cr Frank Crawley said the...

04 Apr 2024

From Council

Council concerned by increase in dog attacks

Gannawarra Shire Council is encouraging pet owners to adhere to laws relating to responsible pet ownership following an increase in the number of reported dog attacks. During the past month Council staff have investigated numerous incidents of dogs...

04 Apr 2024

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