Gannawarra Times

28/01/2025

Softly spoken with a loud passion for a Quambatook that she made "stronger, kinder, and more connected".

That's how Merril Kelly has been remembered, as tributes continued to flow for the retired school teacher allegedly murdered last week.

SOFTLY spoken with a loud passion for a Quambatook that she made "stronger, kinder, and more connected". That's how Merril Kelly has been remembered, as tributes continued to flow for the retired school teacher allegedly murdered last week. Ms...

28/01/2025

A stalwart of the Quambatook community and a young artist have been recognised as part of Gannawarra Shire Council’s 2025 citizen awards program.

A STALWART of the Quambatook community and a young artist have been recognised as part of Gannawarra Shire Council’s 2025 citizen awards program. Sandra Benett was named Citizen of the Year at a reception in Kerang on Wednesday, while Rory Martin...

27/01/2025

National pride was celebrated on Sunday at Australia Day events across the Gannawarra Shire.

Mateship was evident as locals and visitors soaked up the long weekend festivities.

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27/01/2025

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23/01/2025

The Quambatook Heritage Working Machinery Association Inc. event is going ahead this weekend. If you have a few spare hours, head to Quambatook and support this great event.

23/01/2025

A man charged with murdering Quambatook "dear friend and champion" Merril Kelly has appeared in court.

A MAN charged with murdering Quambatook "dear friend and champion" Merril Kelly has appeared in court. Brian Barnes, 67, faced Bendigo Magistrates' Court yesterday for a filing hearing after being charged over the Tuesday incident. Mr Barnes was...

22/01/2025

The following is a statement from Gannawarra Shire Council regarding an incident at Quambatook on Tuesday, January 21 2025.

Council is saddened by the tragic event that occurred at Quambatook on January 21, which Victoria Police and other agencies continue to investigate.

Any loss of life in small rural communities such as Quambatook has a wider impact on the area.

Our thoughts are with family members and friends of all affected by this incident.

Council and local health services including Northern District Community Health and Kerang District Health are collaborating to ensure we have a coordinated response for urgent trauma counselling for those that need it.

Council will also provide support and resources where we can to assist agencies during the investigation and afterwards.

Anyone who needs assistance at this time is encouraged to contact:

Lifeline Australia - Phone 13 11 14 or text 0477 131 114

13YARN – Phone 13 92 76

Beyond Blue – Phone 1300 224 636

Following requests from the Quambatook community, Council asks that all media outlets please refrain from contacting Quambatook residents as the community processes this tragic incident.

The community will comment when it is ready to do so.

The following is a statement from Gannawarra Shire Council regarding an incident at Quambatook on Tuesday, January 21 2025. Council is saddened by the tragic event that occurred at Quambatook on January 21, which Victoria Police and other agencies...

22/01/2025

Summer fun is on the way to the region with the Lake Meran Festival back for 2025.

SUMMER fun is on the way to the region with the Lake Meran Festival back for 2025. In its second year, the festival to be held on February 23 between 3-9pm, is set to be bigger and better. With food, music and entertainment to be in abundance, people...

22/01/2025

Detectives from the Homicide Squad have arrested a man this morning as part of their investigation into a body located in Quambatook yesterday.

Detectives from the Homicide Squad have arrested a man this morning as part of their investigation into a body located in Quambatook yesterday. A 67-year-old Quambatook man was arrested without incident this morning in the Welshmans Reef area. He...

21/01/2025

There have been plenty of smiles around Kerang this month since the Smile Squad set up shop on the Murray Valley Highway service road.

THERE have been plenty of smiles around Kerang this month since the Smile Squad set up shop on the Murray Valley Highway service road. Smile Squad is a free school dental program and is available to all Victorian government school students. Running...

21/01/2025

Police are investigating after a body was located in Quambatook today.

Emergency services responded to a grass fire near Cemetery Road and Knight Road where they located the deceased about 6.30am.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www. crimestoppers. com. au

21/01/2025

The Cohuna town garage sale will coincide with Australia Day and the Cohuna market - making Sunday, January 26, the perfect day to spend in Cohuna.

THE Cohuna town garage sale will coincide with Australia Day and the Cohuna market - making Sunday, January 26, the perfect day to spend in Cohuna. Running from 8am to 2pm, with more than 30 houses registered so far, items for sale will include...

20/01/2025

Survey crews will recommence ecology and traffic and transport studies on public and private land in the VNI West project area this week.

SURVEY crews will recommence ecology and traffic and transport studies on public and private land in the VNI West project area this week. Transmission Company Victoria said data gathered across the project area supported work underway to find the...

15/01/2025

On Australia Day, Lilos of every colour and size will be floating down the Murray for the annual Barham-Koondrook Lilo Race.

ON Australia Day, Lilos of every colour and size will be floating down the Murray for the annual Barham-Koondrook Lilo Race. Organised by volunteers from The Trend Skate n Surf and River Raiders Football Netball Club, registrations open at 9:30am at...

15/01/2025

Council roads damaged by floods more than two years ago are on track to be completed by June 30.

COUNCIL roads damaged by floods more than two years ago are on track to be completed by June 30. Gannawarrra Council has worked with the State Government to seek approval for repairs to more than 700km of road damaged during what was the...

14/01/2025

A year since a horrific motorbike accident, Kerang student Mitchell Wilson has inspired those around him.

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14/01/2025

The best of the region's young cricketers beat Sunraysia's best last week, stealing victory with a total score of six match wins to five in the Junior Country Week tournament.

THE best of the region's young cricketers beat Sunraysia's best last week, stealing victory with a total score of six match wins to five in the Junior Country Week tournament. Three age groups, under-13, under-15 and under-17 competed in a total of...