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Government work needed
GIVING responsibility of repairing natural breaches on levee banks to landowners won’t work, according to Lindsay Schultz. He said the Victorian Government would repair man-made…
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Duck hunting debate hots up
SHOTS have been fired by both sides in the duck hunting debate, as Premier Daniel Andrews awaits a report on breaches of the rules by…
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Healthy school lunch boxes
BACK to school lunch boxes can be healthy and delicious as long as you plan ahead – here’s how to give your kids a flying…
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Wakool salutes dynamic duo
A COMMITMENT to the Wakool community spanning five decades was recognised on Australia Day when Irene and John Coote were named joint Citizens of the…
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Take Bureau out of equation
BENJEROOP flood warden Lindsay Schultz is fired up and demanding change before the next inevitable flood sweeps through – and he has the Bureau of…
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Lessons of the flood
GANNAWARRA’s farmers, enterprise operators and shire council have recalled how last year’s floods impacted their properties and livelihoods, the severity of the floods compared to…
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Algae warning for Ghow Swamp
PEOPLE are being warned to avoid direct contact with water at Ghow (Kow) Swamp after high levels of blue-green algae were detected. Warning signs will…
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National honour for Gannawarra church identity
THERE are not many people across the Gannawarra who wouldn’t know Reverend Gayle Teasdale. Rev Teasdale been an intrinsic part of the community for most…
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Gonn Crossing delays
MOTORISTS have been warned of delays on the Gonn Crossing Bridge at Murrabit as maintenance work is carried out. Work will involve repairing the bridge…
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Dry start to the new year
IT was warmer than average in the Kerang district last month, but rainfall was below the long-term median and followed a very dry end to…
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Community pitches in
MURRABIT West medicinal cannabis producer Nan Maree Schoerie, managing director of ECS Botanics, spoke of the challenges they faced and the community spirit to protect…
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Grants for community groups
COMMUNITY groups in the Murray River municipality have a chance to receive up to $3000, with the community grants program now open. Mayor Chris Bilkey…