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Looking out for neighbours
KERANG Neighbourhood House has a new manager, Claire Fry. The retired nurse from Benjeroop started in November, deciding after six weeks at home that she…
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Flood’s halt burials
KERANG Cemetery has been closed since January 7 due to heavy rain, putting burials on hold. The town was hit with two substantial rain falls…
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Celebrate Australia Day
CELEBRATIONS will be held throughout the Gannawarra Shire on Friday, January 26, to mark Australia Day. Community groups are organising festivities at Barham/Koondrook, Cohuna, Kerang,…
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Dump storm waste for free
FLOOD or storm-damaged waste can be disposed of for free at any of council’s transfer stations until Friday. The storms, with rainfall of between 200-300…
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Children’s author ahoy
AWARD-winning children’s author Susea Spray will be the Gannawarra Library Service’s first author talks program guest for 2024. The author of A Big Blue Boat…
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VFF rebels’ court bit fails
THE Federal Court has finally handed down its decision on whether a rebel group of former Victorian Farmers Federation grains group presidents can force an…
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Couple celebrates 60 years of love, trust and humour
Mayne and Aileen Brewer celebrated 60 years of marriage last Thursday. The Leitchville couple first met at a dance at Kyabram Town Hall on November…
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Solar farm fire
A SOLAR farm in Cohuna was ordered to cease generating power after a fire at the site. The operator of the Cohuna Solar Farm at…
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Residents’ sinking feeling
HEAVY rain and a power outage that prevented water pumps from operating landed some Kerang residents in trouble on Christmas morning. Councillor Kelvin Burt’s trip…
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The year ahead: Where leaders will focus
OUR local Members of Parliament and mayors look ahead to 2024 – their visions, hopes and the foundation for policies and achievements. Next week, we…
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Speeding danger on Mallee’s roads
SPEED was a serious problem on Mallee roads during the festive break, with more than 150 speeding offences detected. Police detected 220 traffic offences in…
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Big Cohuna plans
THE Cohuna Progress Association has a new president and big plans for 2024. Shaannie Webb was elected to lead the association in November and is…
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