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Letters To The Editor: June 5, 2025

Bridge Contributors

05 Jun 2025

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Opinion: From the editor’s desk - You are enough, little spark!

If we are to create a new world, a brighter future, it starts with us. This week I watched the seasons of life play out, from the joy of birth to the grief and loss felt by those left behind after a loved one’s passing. It’s ironic that these...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

05 Jun 2025

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Ode to the Farmers

Donald Douglas In a little pub in Deni on a hot and dusty day, A farmer came in off the road, to while away the day. He pulls a stool up to the bar, with an old cap on his head, He looks at me with sad old eyes, and this is what he said. I can tell...

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05 Jun 2025

News

Volunteerism: Rethinking the Role, the People, and the Future

On Friday May 30, a group of ten passionate individuals came together to tackle a topic close to the heart of every community: volunteerism. Held in Barham, the roundtable brought together volunteers, committee members, and community leaders from...

Bridge Contributors

05 Jun 2025

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Reconciliation Week

There was a large crowd gathered in Victoria Street, at the Kerang Council Building, last Wednesday May 28 to mark National Reconciliation Week 2025. It has been estimated a record 350 people attended the flag raising with Gannawarra Shire Deputy...

Noel Fisher

05 Jun 2025

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Mens Health Awareness Week

“Mum, did you know the start of June is Men’s Health Week?” I was so pleased to hear my son ask me this question recently, as it was not something I expected to hear from an 11-year-old and because I was proud that he knew about it. As...

Ali Bohn

05 Jun 2025

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What Brought You to Barham?

(Husband) “Dad used to bring us up here when we were kids. He was a carpenter, and his work brought him here. He’d bring us camping. That would be a good 50 years ago. Then, when I was in my early 20s and got married, I’d bring my wife and...

Ali Bohn

05 Jun 2025

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The Vinyl Countdown - June 5, 2025

1983 Summer Breaks – Various Artists I have vivid memories of a few New Years Eve parties spent at my Dad’s sister’s house in the country many years ago, and the outdoor entertaining area bustling with inebriated adults dancing with their...

Ali Bohn

05 Jun 2025

Opinion

Under The Bridge - ep. 453

Marielle turned on her heel to wait for Ian to continue with whatever cryptic message he was trying to send. “What are you talking about? What is this important detail I have forgotten??” “Well, my darling,” Ian began, “You are to be my...

Bridge Contributors

05 Jun 2025

News

Finding Hope in Challenges of Life

There is seemingly so much sad and even devastating news occurring in Australia and around the world in recent times – including savage drought conditions impacting many rural areas. Reports of rampant crime, accidents, threats of war and medical...

Bruce Stewart

05 Jun 2025

Opinion

Moulamein Notebook- June 5, 2025

Wakool And Moulamein Sheep Night. Rick has organised another sheep night so we can keep up with any changes that might be happening. The nights will be happening at Wakool on Monday the 16th of June at the Wakool Services Club and at Moulamein on...

China Gibson

05 Jun 2025

News

Lions Club Bingo - June 5, 2025

A good night was had by all 21 bingo players. On Sunday 25th May the Lions Club & Barham Fire Brigade called on & replaced or made sure the smoke alarms in 97 different homes in Barham were all working. It would have been more only quite...

Bridge Contributors

05 Jun 2025

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Cohuna Cards

Another good night with 12 players doing battle to see who can win on the night . Gwen Campbell won the ladies with a score of 3120 closely followed by the fast finishing Iris Howard. Tiger Des thanks to Iris Howard picking up 540 in the last 3...

Bridge Contributors

05 Jun 2025

News

War Memorial Updated

There has been some work going on at the Cohuna war memorial plaques with new names being added, as well as an acknowledgement to Australia’s National service personnel. The project was spearheaded by Sub branch members Brian Roberts, John Brown...

Noel Fisher

05 Jun 2025

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Gunbower Cup

There’s the locally famous Gunbower Cup and then there’s Gunbower hosting a visit by the world famous Melbourne Cup. Which is exactly what Gunbower Racing Club president Vicky McGillivray said will be happening on August 28 when the iconic gold...

Bridge Contributors

05 Jun 2025

Football

KOONDROOK BARHAM FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB- 5 June, 2025 -“RIVER RAIDERS TO COME ALIVE IN 2025”

The Back Bar Not a lot to report in the Raider’s camp this week due to us having the bye, and it will be the same next week as we take another bye for that bloke’s birthday!. Anyway we can’t do much about that, but maybe we could suss out...

Bridge Contributors

05 Jun 2025

Opinion

Letters To The Editor: May 29, 2025

The Koondrook & Barham Bridge welcomes any member of the public or organisation to respond to articles or current affairs in the “Letters to the Editor” section: The Koondrook & Barham Bridge is your voice! Just remember that all...

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29 May 2025

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Police Report - May 29, 2025

Gannawarra On Sunday the May 18, 2025 Police were called to assist local CFA members with a small fire along the Murray River in Koondrook. The witness who reported the incident had seen some young people in the vicinity prior to noticing the fire...

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29 May 2025

News

FREE Moto Coaching Day

Beginner riders are being offered an opportunity to be coached by Kale Makeham as he hosts a free kids/beginners coaching day at Koondrook Ride Park on Saturday, June 7. Lock in your spot here, bookings are essential to gauge numbers...

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29 May 2025