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Firefighters deployed to Grampians blazes
THE first District 20 deployment to help contain the fires burning in the Grampians National Park returned from their three-day expedition late Sunday night. District…
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Funding for historic homestead
A HERITAGE registered homestead on the shore of Lake Bael Bael near Kerang has received $300,000 through a new Victorian Government grants program. The Bael…
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Making a splash this summer
OPENING hours at the Cohuna and Kerang swimming pools have altered for February. As part of Gannawarra Council’s efforts to maximise service availability and staffing,…
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Work ongoing to restore power
BOORT and Pyramid Hill were without power after severe storms swept through the Mallee on Sunday night causing widespread disruption across the region. Many areas…
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Anger over bird hunt pre-season consultation
AN anti-duck hunting group has hit out at the game management regulator over pre-season consultation. Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting claimed in a media…
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Birdman swoops in
WRITER and former national birdwatching champion Sean Dooley will be one of the stars of North Central Catchment Management Authority’s Breakfast with the Birds event…
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MP pushes for P-plater age reduction
MEMBER for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has renewed calls for Victoria’s probationary driving age to be lowered to 17. The Nationals MP said it would…
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Murder accused in court as town champion mourned
A MAN charged with murdering Quambatook “dear friend and champion” Merril Kelly has appeared in court. Brian Barnes, 67, faced Bendigo Magistrates’ Court yesterday for…
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Be included in feedback
GANNAWARRA residents have the chance to help develop the next version of the council’s Social Inclusion Strategy. The 2025-2029 strategy is the council’s commitment to…
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Shop local and save
BARHAM Newsagency has back-to-school shopping covered, with all the stationery items needed to start the school year in stock and ready to go. The newsagency…
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Works to replace bridge start
A PART of Kervins Road in Cohuna has been closed off to road users for about a month due to works to replace its bridge.…
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Hosking takes top job at VFF
QUAMBATOOK mixed farmer and industry leader Brett Hosking is the new president of the Victorian Farmers Federation while Peter Star – who has been the…