Kirstin Nicholson, The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper

Seeing your name in gold print on an honour roll is something special, but something not many of us achieve. For Greg and Kris Goulding from Johville Park Aussie Reds at Leitchville, it’s their outstanding genetics that have helped them reach that status. The Gouldings were inducted to the Genetics Australia Breeder Honour Roll...

It has elements of Jack and the Beanstalk and Cinderella, but our story is far from a fairytale, and doesn’t take place in a magical far away land. Our story involves one man’s dream, giant pumpkin seeds, a pumpkin boat, and our mighty Murray River.

With the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Good Friday Appeal being held ... we have brought you the story of young Frank Skratulja, whose family has utilised the services of the hospital since June 2022 as well as the Mercy and Sunshine hospitals. Frank was born just before his identical twin brother Luka on May 25, 2022 at the Mercy Hospital.

Cohuna’s visiting paramedics and Ambulance Community Officers (ACO) now have access to a gym to keep their bodies and minds healthy and active. Thanks to an initiative of ACO Travis Hore and the generosity of Bree from Evolve Fitness and Performance, our visiting ambos can keep as fit as they want when they want and still be ready at a moment’s notice to jump in the ambulance.

How many hours a week do you think our district volunteers would ‘work’ collectively? ... I hold serious concerns for the sustainability of our groups ... Earlier this month, The [Koondrook and Barham] Bridge ran a small round table forum with representatives from local community groups and events.

It will be the combining of old and young as the historic Gunbower Estate begins its next chapter as an educational facility for the students of Moama Anglican Grammar in the coming months ... Principal Scott Downward says the school is very excited to be the new custodians of the property, and understands the historical significance it has to the Gunbower, Leitchville and Cohuna area.

This 1.5-metre goanna found itself in trouble earlier this month when it became stranded at the base of Torrumbarry Weir.  Goulburn-Murray Water Senior Storage Officer, Luke Simpson, found the tired and distressed looking goanna hanging on to the bottom of the weir gate...

Dr Clare Bottcher has departed the clinic where she has treated local patients for over 26 years. In an emotional farewell with clinic staff, Dr Bottcher recalled her time serving the locals of her own hometown, alongside “great mentors” and “wonderful custodians of this town”.

After an incredible almost 100 years in the same family, the historic Gunbower Estate has been sold ... The Gunbower run of 180,000 acres was originally taken up by James Rowan in 1845...

Two local teenagers have spent time overseas honing their netball skills and developing friendships. Maddy Black and Evie Mackenzie participated in netball tours to the UK and New Zealand respectively, and both have said their trips developed their netball skills as well as wider personal development.