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Levy reprieve for farmers, volunteers and landlords
VICTORIAN farmers and landlords have scored a temporary reprieve from one of the state’s most controversial taxes. Primary producers have escaped the state’s increased Emergency…
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Spreading festive cheer
The Kerang Community Christmas Carols lit up Atkinson Park on Saturday, bringing families and friends together in a joyful celebration of song and spirit. The…
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Glasshouse doors open
GANNAWARRA’S new digital and community hub, The Glasshouse at Sir John Gorton Library, has officially opened. The $3.07 million space features a central meeting room…
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Kerang gaming venue fined
THE Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has fined Kerang Bowling Club $5000 after investigators found poker machines operating outside permitted trading hours on both…
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Report flags energy shortfalls
A MAJOR report from the Victorian Auditor General’s Office has outlined dire consequences of a bungled energy transition, including further delays to the VNI West…
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CFA praised after busy week
DISTRICT 20 CFA volunteers were hot on the road last week as extreme conditions sweltered across the Mallee. Assistant chief fire officer Mick Sporton said…
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Young men surge in family violence
YOUNG men in Gannawarra are the disturbing force behind a trend which has residents and leaders calling for a whole community response. Over the past…
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Leitchville’s new life-saving tanker
OPERATIONS at Leitchville CFA have been bolstered by the addition of a new 2006 Hino Heavy Tanker 4-wheel-drive. The life-saving truck van carry up to…
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Kerang Carols hit a high note
THE Kerang Combined Churches Community Christmas Carols event held last night hit a high note as festive cheer filled Atkinson Park. Four local schools performed…
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Murrabit Market colouring competition
A COLOURFULLY contested Christmas competition was on vibrant display at Saturday’s Murrabit Country Market. A range of different colouring-in pages were laminated for all to…
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Social media ban days away
ON Wednesday, December 10, the Federal Government’s under-16 social media ban will come into force. Currently Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, Twitch, X…
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Carp catch a reel success
THE Cohuna Carp Catch competition, convened by the North Central Catchment Management Authority, was a “reel success”, according to organisers. The biggest carp came in…












