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Have you got what it takes?

Ali Bohn After four years at The Bridge, our Cohuna journalist Kirstin Nicholson is off to greener pastures. And that is where you come in. Would you like to join our fun team at The Bridge? Do you have a passion for your community, enjoy writing...

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Childcare Centre Operational by 2027

It is the news we have all been waiting for – that next step in the process that cements that Cohuna really is getting a childcare centre – an expected opening date. Last week, the State Government announced that Cohuna’s childcare centre...

Kirstin Nicholson

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Fun Night at Fete

St Mary’s Primary School’s fete attracted a good crowd on Friday night with plenty of activities on offer as the school raises funds to upgrade its playground. From the jumping castle and train to face painting and tug-o-war, silent auctions and...

Kirstin Nicholson

Letters To The Editor: November 7, 2024

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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Police Report - November 7, 2024

Victoria Police GANNAWARRA • At about 7pm on Friday, November 1, police detected a vehicle travelling at an alleged speed of 137km/h on the Loddon Valley Highway in the Macorna area. The vehicle was intercepted. The driver was a 48-year-old...

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Edgar Pickles Remembrance

On Monday, November 11 following the Remembrance Day Service at the Barham Cenotaph, there will be an unveiling of a cabinet containing military memorabilia of Edgar Pickles’ most treasured possessions, including his log book when he served with...

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And they are RACING!

…to cluBarham for their annual Melbourne Cup Day luncheon. What better excuse to bring out your best outfit and get dressed up than on the day that stops a nation? With a beautiful meal, great company and champagne flowing, the only thing that...

A Chat With

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A Chat With - Annette Maier

“All my parents did was work as hard as they could to save for their own home....” Recently, when I was catching up with the Murray Haven Pioneers Group, my attention was caught by a lady sitting over to my right. A new face, her rosy cheeks...

A Chat With - Shirley Sartori

“Father fished a lot. We had a cow called ‘Dolly’, who we used to milk, and we grew most of our own fruits and vegetables...” For as long as I have been conducting these Chat With interviews, I have wanted the opportunity to sit down with...

29 Aug 2024

A Chat With - Dorothy Corner

“I came home from school one day and Mum said to me ‘you start work on Monday at the hospital, working as a cleaner.’” Since first seeing her face just a few months ago, I have been intrigued by the quiet lady who sits in the corner with...

15 Aug 2024

A Chat With - Yvonne Murphy

“We were taught to dance at school and used to go to the local social at the church. Later on, it was Moonee Ponds Junction Dance. I wasn’t really much of a dancer; I’d go there to socialise!” I know you should never pick favourites, but...

01 Aug 2024

Sport

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Sport

Local Cricketers Represent in Deni

Local junior cricketers selected for the Southern Riverina Steers headed to Deniliquin for a three-day cricket carnival, the Colston/Scammell Shield, from Sunday to Tuesday. Barham Koondrook’s Riley D’Silva joined Wandella’s Nicholas Oliver...

Kendall Jennings

Sport

Murrabit in front by five

On Friday evening, Lake Boga Recreation Reserve hosted the Under 16 Swan Hill District Cricket Association round two clash. Murrabit won the toss and elected to bat against the home side, the Lakers. Murrabit’s opening batsman, Parker Bray, was...

Kendall Jennings

From Council

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From Council

Have Your Say

Council has this week endorsed a draft Employment Lands Strategy and is now calling for public feedback. The draft Strategy offers a summary of the issues and opportunities associated with ‘employment land’ (areas that are generally zoned for...

01 Aug 2024

From Council

Let’s talk about the weather

Gannawarra Shire residents are being encouraged to join a conversation about the impact of extreme weather events as part of a Let’s Talk About the Weather program. Council is working with Make a Change Australia and various local partner...

01 Aug 2024

Galleries

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Galleries

:-) SMILEzone

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