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Water buybacks ‘exploit’ flood-hit farmers VFF
VICTORIAN Farmers Federation (VFF) water council chair Andrew Leahy has slammed the Murray-Darling Basin Authority chief for “ignoring the ongoing impact” of farming communities. Mr…
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Awards for Koondrook Weir fishway
THE design, construction, and operation of the new fishway at Koondrook Weir on Gunbower Creek has been recognised by industry peers across Victoria and Australia.…
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Survey finds rare flora at Quambatook reserve
A WILDFLOWER reserve near Quambatook appears to be flourishing, according to the first official flora survey in 50 years. Regional Landcare co-ordinator Ted Ryan said…
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Fire hazards targeted
GANNAWARRA Shire Council has commenced fire hazard inspections throughout the municipality, identifying vacant blocks and areas surrounding dwellings that pose a fire risk. With the…
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Native fish release
A FISH species thought extinct in Victoria has made its way from the Kerang lakes to Bendigo, thanks to the intervention of some delicate hands.…
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Street art at school
TWO talented street artists have splashed colour on a former dreary wall at Murrabit Group School. Known as “Chuck” and “Itch”, the Melbourne-based duo have…
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Filling Christmas hampers
WHILE Christmas can be a happy time of year, for some it can be stressful, and for others sad. This year is no different, and…
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Skip bins for Gannawarra flood affected
FLOOD-ravaged Gannawarra residents whose primary place of residence was inundated or impacted by the floods will benefit from a free flood debris skip bin service.…
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Dogfight over Gannawarra Shire pet plan
THE number of dogs wandering the streets across the Gannawarra municipality dropped during the COVID lockdowns, according to recent council data. Since 2018, the number…
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Saved by escape
HE almost strangled her to death, yet Sarah doesn’t want her violent ex-partner behind bars. “I wouldn’t want to see him go to jail,” she…
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Ensure mozzies bite the dust
PEOPLE are being encouraged to takes steps to protect themselves from an expected increase in mosquitoes. A wetter than average winter and minor to moderate…
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$248m road cuts ‘will ruin Mallee’
MALLEE residents are being sent on a road to ruin because the Federal Government has slashed almost a quarter of a billion in road funding…
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