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Doctors crisis in region
THE region’s shortage of doctors is rapidly reaching crisis point.Boort is the latest town to be impacted by the rural doctor shortage with the town’s…
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Pyramid Hill: two earthquakes in one night
THE region around Pyramid Hill experienced two earthquakes last night, with tremors felt by some residents as far away as Cohuna and Barham.The first and…
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Volunteer firefighters honoured
THE selfless work of volunteer firefighters was celebrated and honoured when Kerang Fire Brigade held its biannual awards evening.The evening recognises the work of firefighters and…
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Shameful
FIVE years too many. And 12 deaths too many.That is the increasingly vocal message for Australian politiciansPeople in communities across Australia came together in recent…
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Couples dance towards maturity
A FOCUS on local wetlands was an appropriate theme for this year’s second Kerang Waterwonderland Debutante Ball on Saturday night.Twelve weeks of “dedicated” training culminated…
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Humbling honour
A PROMINENT Kerang community worker has received the most venerable individual award open to Lions Club members in Australia.Retired dentist Greg Gin received the Melvin…
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Quote ban in policy
GANNAWARRA Shire Council has taken steps to ensure a higher level of confidentiality for councillors during briefing sessions.In a regular review of council’s policies, the…
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Giving rally supporting community
THE Road Boss Rally rolled into Quambatook last Tuesday, bringing clothes and food vouchers for district people in need. Under rain and strong winds, 60 uniquely…
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Socially simple but elegant
THIS year’s first Waterwonderland Debutante Ball was a celebration of local family tradition, with the daughters of several former debutantes who attended the same ball…
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Giving rally comes to the Mallee
A NATIONAL car rally will be revving in Quambatook today to raise money for people in need of disaster recovery services and help. The Road Boss…
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Social inclusion input requested
GANNAWARRA Shire Council is asking members of the community to provide their thoughts regarding social inclusion.Community well-being director, Stacy Williams said Council wanted to identify…
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Towns thrive
INNOVATION and entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in rural Australia, according to speakers at an innovative conference at Cohuna.Rural residents have been urged to…
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