The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper

15/07/2025

Swan Hill Detectives have an open investigation into a house fire that occurred in Gunbower Parade Koondrook - April 2025.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or Swan Hill Crime Investigation Unit on 5036 1600

15/07/2025

Thanks to you, we hit the 10,000 followers milestone! A big shout out to our fabulous staff, the community members who contribute info, buy the paper, and enable us to do what we love!
Happy Tuesday!

13/07/2025

Arrest Made After Serious Assault

On Tuesday the 8th of July 2025 Detectives from Swan Hill Police travelled to the Wakool New South Wales area and with the assistance of NSW Police, arrested a 34-year-old male for a serious assault on a 33 year old male and 17 year old male that occurred in the early hours of Sunday the 29th of June 2025 near the Swan Hill Bridge.

The male was taken to Albury Magistrates Court and extradited back to Victoria and remanded into custody at Wodonga Police Station to appear in court a later date. He was Charged with Recklessly Cause Serious Injury and other assault related charges.

The 33-year-old victim received significant injuries requiring hospitalisation in Melbourne.

Thank you to the community for their assistance.

10/07/2025

The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, a vital source of local news for communities across northern Victoria and southern New South Wales since 1909, is facing delivery delays due to the cessation of regional freight services. This disruption stems from broader changes in the regional media landscape, particularly the reduction in publication days for the Shepparton News and Echuca’s Riverine Herald, both operated by McPherson Media Group.

The Shepparton News and Riverine Herald, which are currently daily and tri-weekly papers, respectively, will transition to twice-weekly print editions (Tuesdays and Fridays) starting July 14, 2025. This reduction has altered regional distribution networks, with freight services struggling to maintain consistent delivery schedules for smaller publications, such as the Bridge.

The Bridge, a weekly Thursday publication printed in Wodonga, relies on regional freight to reach its diverse readership across the Murray River region. However, the consolidation of delivery services has led to the termination of key freight days. This will mean that the physical newspaper will be delivered to readers on a Friday starting July 18. We thank our readers for their understanding and continued support.

10/07/2025

In the heart of Cohuna, the local Fire Brigade has taken a significant step toward enhancing its operational capabilities, thanks to a generous grant from the Freemasons Foundation Victoria and support from the Cohuna Masonic Lodge. To read more https://www.thebridgenews.com.au/cohuna-firies-receive-funds

10/07/2025

Koondrook Barham has taken a significant step towards locking in a finals berth. To read more https://www.thebridgenews.com.au/sport/weekly-wrap-3-july-2025-swans-bounce-back-as-blues-flattened-in-round-10-grfl-action-river-raiders-surge-towards-finals-with-statement-win-over-tyntynder

10/07/2025

Although Janda says she was aware of her great grandmother’s work in the Kerang community, she had never been afforded the opportunity to see any of her pieces for herself. To read more https://www.thebridgenews.com.au/news/how-a-dress-created-a-friendship

10/07/2025

🌳Our teams will be undertaking street tree pruning across the council area, from Monday 14 July 2025.

Please be advised that pruning’s will be left on nature strips in preparation for chipping the following week.

Collection and chipping will take place as follows (subject to change as works progress):
📍21 July to 1 August 2025: Moama and Mathoura areas.
📍4 -15 August: Barham, Wakool, Moulamein, Tooleybuc and Murray Downs.

Thank you for your understanding.

09/07/2025

In a bid to garner a better understanding of the important role irrigation plays in supporting biodiversity on farm, food producers from Southern Riverina Irrigators (SRI) and the Cohuna and District Landcare group met with MDBA regional engagement officer Sam Campi. To read more: https://www.thebridgenews.com.au/locally-led

09/07/2025

09/07/2025

Whether fighting fires or fixing cars, Drew Gardner has made a significant impact on the local community. To read more: https://www.thebridgenews.com.au/gardner-automotive-changes-hands

09/07/2025

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