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Tractor’s narrow victory
JOHN Deere says it is planning to put the region’s orchard, tree nut and vineyard industries back on track – with its next-generation ‘narrow gauge’…
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Shire puts best foot forward
AREAS to improve and revitalise walking and cycling tracks in the Gannawarra Shire have been identified in a new strategy adopted by council. The strategy,…
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Stage three of CBD revamp
Improvements along Victoria Street, Kerang, between Wellington and Victoria streets will take place this year after the finalisation of designs for Stage 3 of the…
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Flag decision ‘hypocrisy’
OUTSPOKEN Gannawarra councillor Garner Smith has accused colleagues of displaying “hypocrisy” and “inconsistency” after council decided to hold off on deciding whether to fly a…
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Vinnies volunteers recognised
THERE were smiles all around at Vinnies Kerang, when four shop volunteers were recognised for their years of work. Carolyn Murphy and Wendy Frieling celebrated…
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Our year of endless rain
IT was the seventh wettest year on record, with more than 580mm falling across the Gannawarra region in 2022. The Bureau of Meteorology’s historic rainfall…
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Rates fear as cap rises
GANNAWARRA ratepayers could face a rates hike blow after the Victorian Government doubled the cap on council rate rises to 3.5 per cent. The cap…
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Road repairs to begin
GANNAWARRA Shire Council has awarded a panel of contractors to undertake repairs to roads and drainage following floods, with a repair bill of around $50…
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Stalwart appointed chief
GANNAWARRA Shire Council has appointed long-time director Geoff Rollinson as its chief executive. The appointment comes after Tom O’Reilly’s contract came to an end in…
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Claws for concern
THE number of people wanting to surrender their cats and kittens this festive season has been “horrendous”, says Jeanie Schmidt, owner of Jeanie’s Kitty Krib.…
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Volunteers to the rescue
VOLUNTEER natural disaster recovery organisation BlazeAid will be based in the Gannawarra from this week to assist residents recover from the recent floods. Volunteers will…
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Old time songs entertain
MURRABIT-based music group HumnStrum performed at the WD Thomas Activity Centre in Kerang recently. The group brings together players from Murrabit, Barham, Koondrook, Cohuna and…
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