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Councillor wants restrictions proportionate to geography
COUNCILLOR Garner Smith says the blanket approach to statewide Covid lockdowns is “unreasonably harsh” on people living in regional communities. The Yarran Ward councillor moved…
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Tender approved to start work on children’s centre expansion
AS Gannawarra’s early childhood education service expands, so does its infrastructure. Local builder David Knight Building Services has been selected as the successful tender to…
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Local waste contractor awarded tender exension
A LOCAL waste and recycling company has been awarded the tender to continue Gannawarra shire’s kerbside collection. Council manager of operational services Brenton Hall said…
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Councillor forced to defend her allowance
COUNCILLORS have voted on their own pay cheques, with one forced to defend her existing allowance. Council voted, as per the recommendation, to set the…
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Financial reprieve extended in face of uncertainty
GANNAWARRA ratepayers and business owners will continue to be given rate reprieve. Councillors agreed unanimously last week to extend the hardship policy’s operations until a…
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The mayor launches Quick 5
RESILIENCE, determination and loyalty continues to shine through the Gannawarra during the Covid pandemic. From lockdowns that decimated the local economy, closed up shops and…
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Final designs of waterfront connections project released
WATERFRONT jetties that encourage greater dining opportunities and interaction with Gunbower Creek, as well as piazza-style connections to the water, feature in the final design…
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Shooting the stars during the school holidays
THESE school holidays, children will head to outer space. Running from June 29 to July 8, Gannawarra Library Service’s school holiday program is all about…
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Community unites for Reconciliation
GANNAWARRA will celebrate Reconciliation next month with a walk through the streets of Kerang and festivities at the Sir John Gorton Library. Gannawarra Shire Council,…
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Dairy farmer on the ground, daring pilot in the air
MURRABIT dairy farmer John Archard doesn’t do anything flying by the seat of his pants. It takes skill to milk cows and precision to dangle…
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Bestselling author drops into Kerang book shop
FROM little things big things grow rings true for author Leonie Kelsall, who visits Kerang next month. From the bestselling author of The Farm at…
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Inclusive play at a popular Kerang park
CHILDREN and families of all abilities are in the sights of Gannawarra Council after it was awarded $1 million from the state government to build…