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Light at the end of the Tunnel – a gift of Life

There is nothing in this world quite like the sensation of holding your baby in your arms for the first time. That little bundle of arms and legs, squishy skin, and whimpering cries that you have produced make you feel as though you have created...

Ali Bohn

13 Mar 2025
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
Football

Another Practice Match Complete

On Thursday night, Barham Recreation Reserve hosted a practice match between the Koondrook Barham River Raiders and the Murrabit Blues. The Raiders featured a mix of Colts, Reserves, and Senior players, transforming the typical Thursday night...

Kendall Jennings

13 Mar 2025
Cricket

Over 60s Cricket Carnival Returns

The Barham and Koondrook cricket ovals will host the 2025 Echuca Over 60s Cricket Carnival from Sunday, March 16, to Thursday, March 20. Sunday matches will begin at 11 am, featuring Geelong Two and North East Two in Goulburn Division Pool A at...

Kendall Jennings

13 Mar 2025

The Bridge

Managing with Care at Edward River Gardens

A long way from the family’s native home of Kerala, India, Edward River Gardens Care Manager Gigi Chacko, her husband Sanjay and four-year-old Akku now live in the oldest town in the Riverina, Moulamein. Studying a Bachelor of Nursing in India, Gigi...

The Bridge

Fire Danger Period to Lift

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) restrictions will lift at 1am on Monday 7 April for some municipalities in fire districts 18 and 20. The FDP will end for • Buloke Shire Council • Mildura Rural City Council • Swan Hill Rural City Council • The...

The Bridge

Radio in the park

Riverside Park in Cohuna was a busy place early last Friday morning as the local ACE radio network set up to do an outside broadcast of their two popular breakfast shows, The Morning Rush, broadcast locally on 1332 3SH on the AM radio frequency, and...

Noel Fisher

That’s a Wrap

The striking appearance of the Barham Water Tower now complete

Opinion

Letters To The Editor: April 03, 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...

News

Bikers in Benjeroop

24 bikes rumbled, buzzed and shook their way into Benjeroop at the weekend. A motley crew of everything from Harley Davidson’s, BMW’s, Norton’s and even a Vincent. Swan Hill Vintage & Classic Vehicle Club Inc. member Kenny Swinnerton said...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

News

Rock ‘N Roll Festival a hit!

If there is one way to get a crowd up dancing, it is with some good old-fashioned Rock ‘N Roll, and that is exactly what drew such great support to cluBarham’s annual Rock ‘N Roll Festival last week. This popular event continues to grow each...

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A chat with... Gwen Walder

It has been a while since I have had the opportunity to interview a resident at Murray Haven in Barham, so when I was invited to have a Chat with Gwen Walder, I was eager to get back in there. Unfamiliar with the surname, it is always exciting to...

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...

13 Mar 2025

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...

13 Feb 2025

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...

28 Nov 2024

Sport

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Golf

Barham Golf Club: April 03, 2025

Thursday 27th March 64 men played a Stroke event: Winners were: A-Grade – Gary Lolicato with net 72 on a count-back from Doug Mc Knight also on 72 B-Grade – Glenn Faul with net 72 on a count-back from Bruce Grainger also on 72 C-Grade – Bernie...

Bowls

Cohuna Golf Bowls - April 03, 2025

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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...

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...

06 Mar 2025

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