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Wettest March in 80 years
KERANG has been drenched, recording its wettest March in nearly 80 years. The district received a total of 121.8mm of rain across nine days this…
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Earthquake recorded near Boort
GEOSCIENCE Australia has confirmed that an M2.6 earthquake at 10km depth occurred around 2.06am on Sunday 29 March with an epicentre near Boort. Victoria State Emergency Services said at this…
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Reminder to monitor damp haystacks
FARMERS are being reminded to monitor damp haystacks after recent rain has caused spontaneous combustion of multiple stacks across the state. Country Fire Authority volunteers have been called out to…
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MP warns of food issues from fuel crisis
A CALL has been made by The Nationals Party to immediately halve the Federal fuel excise for three months with the aim of providing relief to households and small businesses…
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Crime shifts in Gannawarra
CRIME across Gannawarra has fallen slightly over the past year, but concerning increases in family violence-related offences are tempering the improvement. New figures show there were 573 criminal incidents recorded…
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Balranald local puts hand up for Farrer
A NEW runner has entered the race for Federal seat of Farrer. The latest person to seek to have their name added to the ballot for the May by-election is…
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Free PT to take pressure off pumps
TRIPS on trams and buses in Victoria will be free throughout April to make choosing public transportation more affordable. Metro trains, trams and buses, as well as regional trains, coaches,…
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Holidaymaking firefighters give a helping hand
FIREFIGHTERS who holiday near three Gannawarra Shire-based CFA brigades are being called to action, with a popular program heading to the Mallee just in time for the Easter rush. CFA’s…
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Street program works begin
PEDESTRIANS and motorists will soon benefit from two road safety improvement projects in Kerang. Work started last week on two projects thanks to the Victorian Government though the Safe Local…
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Free daytime electricity
GANNAWARRA residents will soon be able to tap into free daytime electricity under a major new energy plan aimed at slashing household bills. The Midday Power Saver, announced by the…
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Murray River boom as tourists pour in and spend big
THE Murray region is riding a tourism wave, pulling in a staggering $2.52 billion from visitors in 2025 and cementing its place as one of Australia’s toughest and most appealing…