The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper

16/01/2025

It has been a little more than 12 months since Karen Rogers closed the Cohuna Vet Clinic following the tragic death of......
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16/01/2025

Cohuna Art Gallery is starting the year strongly with the latest exhibition Two Sisters featuring a cross section of artistic mediums....
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15/01/2025

There is a little frustration and anger brewing in the area with the deterioration of the main arterial roads in the region, with some taking out their anger with.....
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15/01/2025

Gannawarra Shire Council is seeking residents’ help to develop the 2025-2029 Social Inclusion Strategy.

“Council’s first Social Inclusion Strategy, which was adopted in 2019, has helped Council work with partner agencies and residents to reduce barriers for groups most at risk of being excluded from our community,” stated Council Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Rollinson.

While the GSC’s policy had lofty ideals, it did appear to fall short, with only one minority—the unvaccinated—excluded from Council buildings and services during the last policy's duration.....
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Help Council develop its 2025-2029 Social Inclusion Strategy Gannawarra Shire Council is seeking residents’ help to develop the 2025-2029 Social Inclusion Strategy. “Council’s first Social Inclusion Strategy, which was adopted in 2019, has...

15/01/2025

Bushfires are stressful enough, but having a zoo of 500 animals and 23 staff adds a whole new level for the Treweek family.

Former Wakool family Mark and Lisa Treweek and their kids Cooper and William have finally been able to open their 52-acre Halls Gap Zoo.

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15/01/2025

10/01/2025

Great news!
Victorian residents now have the opportunity to enter the Murray Connect Community Raffle!
Organisers apologise for the delay, but there are still plenty of tickets available – the Hyundai Venue can still be yours to take home!
Scan the QR code to enter.

06/01/2025

AUSTRALIA DAY LILO RACE IS ON AGAIN!

The Trend Skate n Surf and River Raiders FNC Annual Australia Day Lilo Race is back again this year.

The event will commence at the Koondrook Boat Ramp and finish at the Barham Boat Ramp. Registrations will begin at 9:30am with the Lilo Race commencing at 10:30am.

All entrants must be wearing a life jacket and children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Bring the family along to the Lilo Race this Australia Day.

05/01/2025

05/01/2025

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Kerang.

Emergency services were called to the Murray Valley Highway about 1pm after reports a car had left the road, rolled and caught fire.

The fire was extinguished and a male passenger was located deceased near the vehicle.

Fire crews are currently extinguishing a grass fire caused by the crash.

The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined and detectives from Major Collision Investigation Unit are attending.

The Murray Valley Highway is expected to be closed for some time while investigators examine the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, footage or any other information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

https://www.police.vic.gov.au/fatal-crash-kerang

30/12/2024

Residents and motorists are advised that due to Koondrook's New Year's Eve Family Celebrations, the following roads will be closed tomorrow, 31 December between 6.30pm and 9.30pm:
🚸 Arbuthnot Street
🚸 Main Street
🚸 Punt Road
🚸 Station Street

24/12/2024

A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared for the whole State of Victoria on Thursday 26 December 2024. 🚫 🔥

No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM Thursday 26 December 2024. Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans

20/12/2024

At Home on the River Track
Three years after double bypass surgery Greg from Swan Hill is hitting the road in his....
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Three years after double bypass surgery Greg from Swan Hill is hitting the road in his rebuilt Fergie tractor and homebuilt caravan. “I’ve been on the road for three days, I went from Swan Hill to Fish Point, then to Murrabit, and last night...

20/12/2024

cluBarham has successfully secured the rights to host the prestigious.....
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Bridge contributer cluBarham has successfully secured the rights to host the prestigious World Bowls Championships in 2025 and 2026, bringing this major international event to the local region along with fans and competitors from right across the...

20/12/2024

“You are going to love this one!”
It’s a big call from Ange Teesdale of Glenarm Kerang as I walk through the main doors where she is waiting for me. To her right is a gentleman in his gopher.
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“You are going to love this one!” It’s a big call from Ange Teesdale of Glenarm Kerang as I walk through the main doors where she is waiting for me. To her right is a gentleman in his gopher. He has been out doing his messages and is on his...

19/12/2024

Dasher down and Blitzen Buggered,

The season has had Santa’s time covered,

Rain on the hay and sprouts in the wheat,

To just make it till Christmas will be quite a feat,

Dust on his suit and chaff in his hair,

Santa has found the season a tiring affair,

Resting the Reindeer at home on the pasture,

Lucky the Kenworth is getting the crop in much faster,

Barley to feed the dairy cows at the shed,

For the Aussie milk, cheese and butter that keeps us all fed,

Rest up for the year is coming to an end,

Take stock and give thanks for all our good friends.