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Decline in pet registration gives ‘paws’ for thought
THERE was a drop in the number of registered domestic animals last year, according to an annual review of Gannawarra Council’s animal management plan. The…
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Flex your muscles for mental health
LIFELINE Loddon Mallee is calling on communities to join their team, and take part in The Push-Up Challenge next month. The challenge is aiming to…
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Drier and cooler April recorded
IT was a cooler and drier April across Kerang district than a year ago. The average maximum and minimum in April 2022 were 22.8 and…
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9000 homes claim power bonus
MORE than 9000 households in the Murray Plains electorate have taken advantage of the Victorian Government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus, new data shows. They join…
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Back print, report urges
PRINT media is not dead for many regional and rural communities, according to a new university report. The report, Media Innovation and the Civic Future…
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Community focus to policing
KERANG locals may have noticed a new face patrolling the streets recently, with Senior Sergeant Brian Hansen joining the local police force. With 26 years…
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Make council chief’s criteria public, says Smith
GANNAWARRA Shire councillor Garner Smith has expressed “grave concern” that criteria for the council chief executive’s performance might have altered. In moving that the council…
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Briefing was cut short, duo claim
GANNAWARRA Shire Mayor Charlie Gillingham has been accused by two councillors of abruptly ending briefing meetings. Cr Keith Link moved an amendment to the motion…
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Ogden query on ‘intelligence’ test
PATCHELL Ward councillor Jane Ogden has asked another councillor whether her level of intelligence was lowered by being female. “Why do we require a consultant…
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Fee-free disposal of flood waste extended
RESIDENTS needing to dispose of flood-damaged debris from their properties can continue to do so at Gannawarra Shire Council’s transfer stations for free following an…
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Releases a precaution against flooding
WATER will be released from Hume Dam into the Murray River as irrigation demands decrease and the wetter months approach. Murray-Darling Basin Authority executive director…
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Nancy Bates Trio to perform at Murrabit Hall May 21
AN afternoon of celebrations for Mother’s Day and National Reconciliation Week will be staged in Murrabit next month when the Nancy Bates Trio comes to…