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Sharp rise in daily cases expected to continue
VICTORIANS who test positive on a rapid test are now considered a probable case, adding tens of thousands of daily new infections. The state recorded…
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Beat the bite in unideal conditions
RECENT warm weather and rain has created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes with Ross River virus detected in the small flies in neighbouring Campaspe Shire. Gannawarra residents…
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Vaccination status unknown from two councillors
THE vaccination status of two Gannawarra Shire councillors remains unclear as council prepares to return to in-person council meetings next month. Five councillors confirmed they…
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Mobile library hits the road
MURRAY River Council’s (MRC) brand new versatile mobile library and service centre is hitting the road this week. Set to visit Murray Downs, Tooleybuc and…
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Four active cases in Gannawarra Shire
GANNAWARRA has recorded four active cases of COVID as early findings suggest Omicron is the dominant variant in Victoria. Across the state, there were a…
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Local shoppers rewarded for local support
LOCAL shoppers have been rewarded for supporting local businesses during the festive season, with gift cards drawn on Christmas Eve. The promotion was organised by…
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Boat compliance blitz on the Murray
BOATERS are being urged to take extra caution in the first NSW statewide compliance blitz. NSW Maritime was out in force recently in what was…
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Cohuna vacation on the Gunbower Creek
AFTER a long year, plenty of people are putting their feet up in the Gannawarra Shire, with the Cohuna Waterfront Holiday Park full of happy…
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Hefty fines over Meran water theft
A LAKE Meran farming company has been ordered to pay $20,000 in costs after being found guilty of water theft. The company pleaded not guilty…
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Sex abuse survivor’s courage to come forward
THE survivor of years of horrific sexual abuse in Kerang more than three decades ago wants her attacker to stop hurting people. South Australian predator…
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Swimmers urged to take care in waterways after spike in drownings
SWIMMERS are being urged to take water safety seriously after recent drownings in Victoria and NSW, including a young man in the Murray River. Three…
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Ganna be a great year
GANNAWARRA residents welcomed in 2022 in style, despite the ongoing challenges of COVID-19 and hot weather. Cohuna enjoyed yet another high-profile talent in DJ Lee…