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Basin Plan Chickens Return to Roost

The trail of destruction that is the politically charged Murray Darling Basin Plan may have had its time in the sun as failings are laid bare. The court case of irrigators vs the MDBA, and last week’s suspension of NSW environmental water delivery...

Lloyd Polkinghorne
28 Aug 2025
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A rainbow of colour at Koondrook Barham Book Week Parade

If you noticed an extra rainbow of colour at Barham’s Riverside Park last week, it was most likely due to the students from Koondrook Primary and Barham Public School’s annual Book Parade. From the quirky and unique, to the classics, creativity...

Ali Bohn
28 Aug 2025
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Local Connection to Fallen Nurse

Joy Cassidy presented a touching talk as guest speaker at Cohuna RSL’s last Thursday meeting. Joy spoke of her Aunt, Rosetta Joan Wight who was one of the 21 nurses massacred by the Japanese in WW2 after their surrender at Radji Beach, Bangk...

Lloyd Polkinghorne
28 Aug 2025
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Under 12s obliterate Parents

Last Wednesday night at the Koondrook Barham Football oval, two rival teams went up against one another in a fierce display of hunger to take home victory. It was bloodthirsty, it was sweaty, and it was nail biting as both teams fought right till...

Ali Bohn
28 Aug 2025
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Police Report - August 28, 2025

BARHAM At 11:30am on 20 August 2025 NSW Health inspectors and NSW Police attended a local business on Murray Street, Barham to conduct an inspection under the Public Health Act. During the inspection a quantity of illegal cigarettes were located and...

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28 Aug 2025
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More Grant Funding For The Wakool Memorial Walk Project

Christine Dartnell Recently the Wakool Soldier Settlers Memorial Walk Action Group were advised of their success with a grant application from the office of Sussan Ley MP, under the Stronger Communities Programme Round 9. This was also due to the...

Bridge Contributors
28 Aug 2025
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A Rich History and a Bright Future for MHH

Murray Haven Homes was built in 1982 and through this time experienced 43 years of a hard-working community that focuses on combining both the social and support needs of the residents, who call Murray Haven home. The completion of the extension...

Bridge Contributors
28 Aug 2025
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Garden Society - August 28, 2025

Koondrook Barham Garden Society. Don’t forget to celebrate Wattle Day on September 1 by choosing and planting a wattle that suits your area. At our August meeting we had a very informative guest speaker, Russell Calder who talked about his...

Bridge Contributors
28 Aug 2025
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A chat with... George Wolfe

“You must know George, George and Kath Wolfe? You’ll definitely know who he is when you see his face!” Ah, Jo Boonkamp, Murray Haven’s Lifestyle and Activities Co-ordinator, is convinced I will recognise the person she has organised for me...

Ali Bohn
21 Aug 2025
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A chat with... Max Carroll

When a friend suggested I contact this “ripper bloke with some great stories to tell,” I made the call feeling pretty confident he was good to go. The phone call, a mere formality that would mean just making a time to meet could not have been...

Ali Bohn
31 Jul 2025
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A Chat With... Donald Douglas

My first interaction with Donald Douglas was when he visited The Bridge Office recently to have a piece of his writing amended. It was a brief encounter that was followed by a short email conversation and gauging his obvious friendliness, I decided...

Ali Bohn
17 Jul 2025
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A chat with... Dot Griffith

...“That’s when I had a fall. I had already had a hip replacement and when I fell, I smashed the prosthetic and my femur! No, I don’t do things by halves!!”... Today I am at Glenarm in Kerang where I have someone special waiting to meet me...

Ali Bohn
05 Jun 2025
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CMFL Weekly Wrap - 4 September, 2025

Cohuna fade as Koondrook Barham bow out Gus van Hart Mallee Eagles 15.11 (101) defeated Cohuna 6.5 (41) NNW United 19.10 (124) defeated Koondrook Barham 13.9 (87) The 2025 Central Murray Football League finals series kicked off as the Mallee Eagles...

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GRFL Weekly Wrap - 4 September, 2025

Kangas crush Swans to book spot in final GRFL Grand Final Gus van Hart Ultima 14.14 (98) defeated Moulamein 5.7 (37) Ultima stormed into the GRFL’s last Grand Final, smothering Moulamein by 61 points at Wandella Oval to set up a date with Hay next...

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CMFL Weekly Wrap - 28 August, 2025

River Raiders smash Swan Hill to nick finals berth, Kangas secure second Gus van Hart Koondrook Barham 25.20 (170) defeated Swan HIll 7.11 (53) Cohuna 14.12 (96) defeated Lake Boga 3.4 (22) It was a tense final round in the Central Murray Football...

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28 Aug 2025
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2026 Community Satisfaction Survey interviews begin Monday, 2 June

Interviews for the 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey, which enables residents to provide feedback on Gannawarra Shire Council’s performance, will begin on Monday, 2 June. Conducted by independent market research agency National Field Service, the...

Bridge Contributors
29 May 2025
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GSC Seek Social Inclusion Feedback

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...

Lloyd Polkinghorne
16 Jan 2025
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Time running out to shape 2025-2029 Council Plan, Community Vision

Gannawarra Shire Council Plan pop-up session held at Leitchville in January 2025. Time is running out for residents to help Gannawarra Shire Council develop what will become the next version of its Council Plan and Community Vision. Council has been...

Bridge Contributors
06 Feb 2025
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Moulamein Anzac Day

Moulamein Anzac Day

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01 May 2025
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:-) SMILEzone

Enjoy these photos contributed by our community. We hope they brighten your day and help to take your cares away. If you have any photos that will bring a smile to our readers, please send them, along with a caption, to admin@thebridgenews. com. au

Bridge Contributors
23 Dec 2021
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:-) SMILEzone

Enjoy these photos contributed by our community. We hope they brighten your day and help to take your cares away. If you have any photos that will bring a smile to our readers, please send them, along with a caption, to admin@thebridgenews. com. au

Bridge Contributors
16 Dec 2021
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:-) SMILEzone

Enjoy these photos contributed by our community. We hope they brighten your day and help to take your cares away. If you have any photos that will bring a smile to our readers, please send them, along with a caption, to admin@thebridgenews. com. au

Bridge Contributors
28 Oct 2021