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Letters To The Editor: November 21, 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 21, 2024

BARHAM Between November 13 and 17, the NSW Open Golf Championship was held at the Murray Downs Country Club. Over the event days, NSW Police conducted patrols including traffic operations. No incidents were reported and there were no significant...

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Koondrook Levee Works

Designs for stage one of the Koondrook levee works have been finalised. The project, when completed, will mitigate the risk of riverine flooding in the Koondrook township. The design height of a 1% flood, or 1 in 100 event may also reduce the need...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

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Making a Splash in Koondrook

The Koondrook Pool is officially open for the swimming season! The community-run swimming pool provides a vital service to the community from both sides of the river. The three pools offer a safe place for kids to learn water safety, cool off in the...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

18 hours ago

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Kerang to Koondrook Rail Trail Comes Up Short

Efforts to develop a 22km rail trail between Kerang and Koondrook have been dashed by environmental regulation, flooding risk and clearance issues. The original intent of the project was to follow the old tram line, with former Gannawarra Shire...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

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River Daze 2025

March 1, 2025 will see River Daze return to the picturesque Riverside Park Barham for another incredible lineup being secured by the event organiser. Headlining act will be Australia’s legendary rock band, Baby Animals. Fronted by the iconic Suze...

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Opinion -Why won’t you talk to me?

Like so many other people, I was deeply distressed to read of the recent tragic passing of 12-year-old Charlotte O’Brien, who took her own life after years of relentless bullying at her school. As a parent of two young boys, the conversations in...

Ali Bohn

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NSW Water Minister Abandons State’s Farmers

It’s not only media requests that get dodged by NSW Water Minister Rose Jackson, but the plight of NSW family farmers is just as inconsequential. Independent Member for Murray Helen Dalton has called on NSW Water Minister Rose Jackson to stand...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

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End-of-year event warning on amusement ride risks

WorkSafe Victoria Unsafe amusement set-ups at recent community events have prompted WorkSafe to issue a warning to organisers hiring rides for end-of-year celebrations. Inflatable jumping castles and slides can be popular at community events such as...

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The Glasshouse construction begins

Gannawarra Shire Council Construction of The Glasshouse @ The Gannawarra – Gannawarra Shire Council’s newest community meeting and creative space – has started. To be incorporated into Kerang’s Sir John Gorton Library, work will occur during...

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Barham Anglican Parish News - November 21, 2024

The hymn How Great Thou Art is a favourite with many of us, but its origin is very interesting. The original Swedish lyrics titled ‘O, Store Gud’ and written in 1886 were inspired by a visit to a beautiful country estate on the southeast coast...

Ruth Arthur

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Moulamein Notebook- November 21, 2024

Game For Young and Old We were a bit short of numbers last Saturday in our pennant bowls, so we had to do a lot of ringing around to try and get a couple of extra players. After about 22 phone calls to make sure of the rules and to find a couple of...

China Gibson

18 hours ago

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Wakool News

Hi, lovely people in our busy little town. A timely reminder for all residents to keep a vigilant eye out for snakes with quite a few making their way into backyards. Sympathy to those who have lost their treasured pets over the past few weeks. Club...

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Living Life with an Attitude of Gratitude

Bruce Stewart Historians tell us that on March 24, 1820 a baby girl was born into the world, who later in life impacted millions of people in a remarkable way; her name was Fanny Crosby. I was at a conference recently and a speaker, Merv Jensen...

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Perimenopause or just a cranky cow?

I start this article taking a deep breath before touching the keys on my keyboard. I feel a little like a concert pianist just as they are about to play their most difficult piece; lightly feeling for the keys as they build up to the crescendo. I am...

Ali Bohn

18 hours ago

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Under The Bridge - ep. 427

Ian was sitting in the living room with Hazel on his knee, as the two of them sat watching videos on Ian’s phone. They looked contented. “Hey, would you mind if I popped out for a few minutes?” Marielle asked, her earlier confidence in...

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On this day - November 21, 2024

On this day – November 22, 1875 (149 years ago), Cohuna was proclaimed a village. Village of Cohuna – County of Gunbower, parish of Cohuna. The township had been active for years before its proclamation. The proclamation was published in the...

Kirstin Nicholson

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Toying Around

Get ready for the annual Gannawarra Memorial Toy Run to be held this Saturday, November 23. In its tenth year, the toy run will follow its usual route but will return to its original finish location in Garden Park, Cohuna. Motorcyclists will leave...

Kirstin Nicholson

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One step closer

47 people helped the Cohuna Lions Club add to the national tally of kilometres for Lap the Map on Saturday when they participated in Cohuna parkrun. The Lions Club of Cohuna participated in the annual Lions Lap the Map event, with Lions clubs across...

Kirstin Nicholson

18 hours ago