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Crashed truck blocks highway
A TRUCK driver escaped with minor injuries when his vehicle overturned near Cohuna early on Thursday morning.The two-trailer transport overturned on a bend where the…
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Global recognition for Koondrook wharf
THE innovative Murray River wharf at Koondrook has now been shortlisted for a world architecture award.The wharf built at a cost of around $2 million…
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Taste for learning
STUDENTS learning the art of cooking at Kerang Technical High School will soon be able to share their skills with the wider community.The facilities in…
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More solar: $200m project approved
GANNAWARRA Shire Council has approved a planning application for a $200 million solar power facility at Macorna North.Council has given notice of its intention to…
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School racquets a big hit
STUDENTS at St Joseph’s Primary School will be able to practise their tennis serves after ANZ Tennis Hot Shots and Tennis Australia’s School Partnership Program…
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Farm drought support extended
THE Federal Government will extend the Farm Household Allowance from three to four years to help the nation’s farmers with a more effective drought support.Minister…
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Tyipen Kwe art on show
AN art exhibition by indigenous children’s group Tyipen Kwe is currently showing at the Sir John Gorton Library in Kerang.Libraries manager, Kerri Sidorow said the…
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Lobbyist stands by airport claims
PROPONENTS of a failed bid to attract Gannawarra Shire Council support for a multi-million dollar flight academy project at Cohuna remain at odds with council’s…
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Bunyips back Bridge to Bridge
THE Leitchville Bunyips Club has again shown its support for the annual Cohuna Bridge to Bridge events with a donation of $500.The Bunyips have supplied…
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Creek screens fish saviours
COUNTLESS numbers of native fish will be saved when Australia’s first fish screens are installed in the Gunbower Creek at Cohuna.Four irrigation diversion fish screens…
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Wanderer watchers wanted
THE Plains-wanderer is listed as one of Australia’s most endangered birds and the Terrick Terrick National Park Advisory Group is looking for volunteers to contribute…
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Flight school furore: we want answers!
ANGER within the Cohuna community at the loss of a proposed airline flight school facility at the local airport is palpable.The blame for the loss…