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Sewer overhaul on the way
WATER authorities will complete a major overhaul to sewer pumps in Kerang this week. Lower Murray Water said customers should not experience any interruptions to…
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River group gets national backing
THE Murray River Group of Councils has secured national support for seven key policy motions after taking its advocacy to Canberra last week, marking a…
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Roos to play in Central Murray
THE Ultima Football Netball Club will be playing in the Central Murray Football Netball League next season, with confirmation coming via a media release this…
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Roads fixed after floods
REPAIRS to all Gannawarra Shire managed roads impacted by the 2022 floods have now been repaired, the council says. Work has occurred since late 2022…
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VNI West transmission line completion delayed
THE expected completion date for the VNI West transmission line has been delayed two years, from 2028 to late 2030, following strong pushback from councils…
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Fundraising for motor neurone disease makes a splash
STUDENTS, staff and parents at Kerang South Primary School raised just under $1,300 for motor neurone disease (MND) research and support. Causing quite the splash,…
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Impact of levy ‘significant’
THE financial impact of the new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund for ratepayers of Gannawarra Shire is “significant”, according to the council’s officers. While moving…
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Council endorses policy for memorials
GANNAWARRA Council has endorsed a reviewed policy that deals with memorials on roadsides and public open spaces The policy provides framework for the approval, installation,…
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Chief executive Geoff Rollinson reappointed
GANNAWARRA Shire Council has reappointed Geoff Rollinson as its chief executive, extending his contract for a further two years. First appointed to the role in…
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Kangas to keep kids entertained
THE Cohuna Football Netball Club has announced a school holiday program designed to keep local kids active, connected, and having fun during the break. Open…
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Higher water, sewerage bills in the pipeline
MOST water and sewerage prices in Cohuna, Leitchville and Macorna will increase by an average of 4.5 per cent in 2025-26. Coliban Water has confirmed…
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Plenty of parking for caravans
GANNAWARRA Shire Council chief executive Geoff Rollinson says a holidaymaker’s personal experience in Kerang is “contrary” to what he hears from fellow travellers. Geelong resident…