Lloyd Polkinghorne, The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper
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With friends like these, Watt’s the problem?
Death didn't ride in on a pale horse in the dead of night; he stood at a pulpit in Adelaide and proudly announced to his fanatical legions of followers the further destruction of rural Australian communities and the rivers they rely on ... In announcing the purchase of a further 130GL from the Southern Basin, Watt, along with his predecessors, has missed the obvious fact that this water cannot be delivered down to the Lower Murray.
The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 20 November 2025
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Expo success for Mid-Murray businesses
Almost 400 people filed through the impressive displays and stalls at the Mid Murray Industry Expo. 32 site holders showcased a range of services, products and expertise available in the local community. From forestry, to milled timber products, veterinary services, fires and ambulance services, real estate, garden supplies, plumbing, education, and so much more.
The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 13 November 2025
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Cohuna celebrates in style
Cohuna's 150 Year Anniversary opened with a packed house at Memorial Hall on Friday night. The walls of the hall were lined with an array of past fashions, hospital history, sporting memorabilia, and historical photos.
The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 6 November 2025
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The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 30 October 2025
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Veteran cars delight in Barham
Riverside Park Barham was bustling as the Veteran Car Club of Australia took over the park ... with the stunning Barham Bridge built in 1904 making an appropriate backdrop ... The day was a feast for the eyes!
The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 23 October 2025
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PS Melbourne steams upstream
Setting off at dawn October 3, the Paddle Steamer Melbourne chuffed away from Mildura's wharf; her wooden hull slicing through the Murray River's sluggish flow. It had been over a century since her birth in Koondrook, and now, under the stewardship of owner Adam Auditori, she is steaming for Echuca.