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Koroop house destroyed by fire
A HOUSE at Koroop was destroyed by fire last week after its long-term resident died the week before. Several firefighting units were called to the…
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Letter to Kerang shop starts a coronavirus scare
KERANG’S Bus Stop Recycle Shop president Carol Barton was distraught after receiving a letter from someone claiming to have shopped in the store while COVID-19…
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Two charged over Murrabit collision
A 32-YEAR-old Murrabit West man and a 43-year-old Murrabit West woman were charged with a number of offences following a collision at Murrabit on Wednesday.…
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Cohuna beach works on schedule
GANNAWARRA Shire Council has assured Cohuna residents their new beach, on the Gunbower Creek, will be ready in time for summer. With the creek now…
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Gannawarra farewells Uncle George McGee
HIGHLY respected elder Uncle George McGee has been remembered as a leader who made great strides in establishing the importance of Aboriginal culture and traditional…
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Outbreak of Avian Influenza at Tragowel
AN outbreak of avian influenza at Longview emu farm at Tragowel is not a risk to the public, according to Agriculture Victoria. And it has…
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Gannawarra Shire schools keep kids moving
WHILE remote learning presents academic challenges for students, Gannawarra Shire schools are ensuring pupils maintain focus on continuing physical activity. Kerang South Primary School students…
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Murray councils call for Kerang power link action
LIMITATIONS in Victoria’s transmission network are stalling the development of Mallee electricity generation projects that could together replace the Loy Yang coal-fired power station twice…
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Crews called out to chimney fire
A CHIMNEY fire caused an estimated $25,000 worth of damage to a house at Koondrook on Tuesday. Two firefighting units from Kerang, two from New…
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Vietnam veterans’ sacrifices redeemed, says Cohuna veteran
COHUNA’S Kevin Harker knows the significance of Vietnam Veterans’ Day, having served on two tours during the Vietnam War. “I think it’s very important, Vietnam…
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Gannawarra Shire offers fee relief
GANNAWARRA Shire traders and community groups will receive financial relief during 2020-21, with the council agreeing to waive or reduce fees and charges for some…
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Gannawarra Shire, Mallee see a year of promise
WHILE more rain is needed in spring, the season is looking promising for Gannawarra Shire farmers. Cohuna dairy farmer and United Dairyfarmers of Victoria vice-president…