The Bridge

Small Hall, Big Hearts

Standing in the tree-lined, parched paddock sits an unassuming corrugated iron-clad building. The Caldwell Hall may only get a passing glance to many commuting the Deniliquin Road, but for locals it’s a hub. Originally used for barracks and...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

27 Mar 2025

Bolitho Pushes for Fair Deal in Renewable Red-Carpet Walkover

Last week, the Gannawarra Shire Council meeting birthed the first real progress in moving forward with a vision of true community benefit to the transmission lines driving the industrial energy developments within Gannawarra. It’s not the first...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

27 Mar 2025

The Bridge

Milthorpe Meets Local Farmers

As the 2025 federal election announcement is just around the corner, independent candidate for Farrer, Michelle Milthorpe, has been busy across the region listening to constituents. Sundays may be considered a day of rest for many, but never for...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

27 Mar 2025

The Bridge

Wakool Sheep Races Bleating Successful

Crowds flocked to Wakool for the Annual Sheep Races on Saturday night. Frocks, fleeces and fine attire all made their way onto the ground to watch the sold-out races. Track conditions were favourable, the firm but forgiving ground boded well for...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

27 Mar 2025

Letters To The Editor: March 27, 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...

Bridge Contributors

27 Mar 2025

News

Failure to Transmit the Truth in Australia Energy Future

Affordable, reliable and efficient energy production is a cornerstone of a prosperous nation, but Speakers at a free community energy forum in Moulamein last Wednesday believe that short-term energy politics is leading to a long-term disaster. Aidan...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

27 Mar 2025

News

Free Writing Competition For Country Residents

Country Press NSW, the peak body representing independent regional newspapers, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year with a special writing competition. The competition is open to primary and secondary school students, and adults, living in...

Bridge Contributors

27 Mar 2025

News

Local Butchers Back Barham Abattoir as Red Meat Processing Gains Momentum

The Murray Plains Meat Cooperative is now in its third week of red meat processing at the Barham micro-abattoir – and interest is growing fast, with enquiries rolling in from across the region. Closer to home, Barham’s two local butcher shops...

Bridge Contributors

27 Mar 2025

A Chat With

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A Chat With...

A chat with... John Lace

Throughout my almost 10 years working at The Bridge, I have encountered the name John Lace several times. Having never crossed paths with him before, all I knew of this man was that he was the father of the bubbly Gina who was the owner/operator of...

Ali Bohn

13 Mar 2025

A Chat With...

A chat with... Brian Walton

Trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. If Brian Walton could be described in these words, then his job here on earth has been done, for they are all the qualities he has spent...

Ali Bohn

13 Feb 2025

A Chat With...

A chat with... Joy Taylor

“In our house, the radio was always on. My first memories are of Nelson Eddy, who Mum loved, and Mario Lanza.” It has been a long time in the making, but after a few setbacks that were out of our control, I was relieved when I sat down at...

Ali Bohn

28 Nov 2024

Profile

A Chat With - Annette Maier - Part 2

“The people in the township were so nice, very generous people who made us feel welcome.....” Annette shakes her head as she recalls her first impressions of her new life in Australia. “I have never seen anything like it. It was so bad that it...

Ali Bohn

14 Nov 2024

Sport

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Bowls

Cohuna Golf Bowls - March 27, 2025

What a great drop of rain late in the week, with all grassed areas around our club looking fantastic as a result. Our ladies were able to play without problems on Tuesday, with fours the game of the day. Winners were Yvonne, Val, Corrie and Glend...

Bridge Contributors

27 Mar 2025

Tennis

Kerang Tennis 100 Year Easter Tournament

Kerang Lawn Tennis Club is preparing to celebrate a truly remarkable milestone in the club’s history with the 100th anniversary of the annual Easter Tennis Tournament kicking off on Good Friday, April 18. The event has been fully subscribed, with...

Noel Fisher

27 Mar 2025

From Council

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From Council

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

From Council

Murray River Council appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Murray River Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacy Williams as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following an extensive recruitment process. Ms Williams brings a wealth of experience in local government and leadership, with...

Bridge Contributors

06 Mar 2025

Galleries

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Galleries

:-) 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