News
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Vacant council house sale a ‘win-win”
THE sale of a vacant house owned by Murray River Council in Moualemin to a locally-based aged care provider has been described as a “win-win”.…
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Pool season change this week
RESIDENTS and visitors looking for somewhere to keep cool have until Monday, March 10 to take advantage of the Cohuna and Kerang swimming pools. Both…
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Safety push to counter motorcyclist fatalities
VICTORIA Police says its focusing on motorcycle safety this month after a “concerning” number of rider deaths so far in 2025. Motorcyclists make up more…
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Incontinence bins trial gets green light
GANNAWARRA Council will trial nine male incontinence product disposal bins at public toilets across the municipality, despite concerns about the cost of the trial. Cr…
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On the buses for track upgrades
RAIL passengers will have to travel by bus for two weeks due to maintenance works on the Swan Hill train line. Buses are replacing Bendigo,…
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Share renewable energy development windfall
MURRAY River Council intends to lobby for equitable outcomes from renewable energy development. The council at its recent ordinary meeting resolved to reach out to…
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Council opts for informal workshops
MURRAY River Council has rescinded its original decision to hold some of its formal council meetings outside of Moama, instead opting to hold informal workshops…
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Have say on VNI worker homes
GANNAWARRA Shire residents are encouraged to share their interests and concerns with Transmission Company Victoria to help shape the development of workforce accommodation for the…
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Duck hunting season extended, more kills
THE 2025 duck hunting season will be almost a month longer than last year, and shooters will be allowed to kill and bag more ducks.…
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VNI West pop-up sessions in Kerang and Boort
WEEKLY pop-up sessions will be held in Kerang and Boort as part of ongoing consultation on the VNI West transmission project. Transmission Company Victoria spokesperson…
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No to special rate variation move
RATEPAYERS in the Murray River Council area will be spared any special rate variation in the immediate future. The council at last week’s ordinary meeting…
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Land reclassification gets green light
MORE than 20 parcels of land in the Murray River Council area will be reclassified from community to operational to ease the financial burden to…