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Broad resigns as assistant minister
ANDREW Broad’s resignation as an assistant minister has been accepted by Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack.The Nationals’ Mallee MP has been serving as Assistant Minister…
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VCE students shine
DISTRICT students have excelled in their final year of secondary studies.Two young men are celebrating becoming academically first in their Year 12 class at their…
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Minor flood in Avoca River
A MINOR flood warning is being issued for the Avoca River in the Charlton area.The impact on downstream areas, including Quambatook, is currently unknown.A Flood Watch has…
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Erosion eating away at park
THE community is being rallied to support efforts to eliminating the eroding Lions Park foreshore at Kow Swamp.The current advocates of the popular picnic area…
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Pressure on water Ministers
WIDESPREAD pressure is being applied to the Federal Minister for Water, David Littleproud and four State counterparts to resist a proposal to take more water…
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Arts performances across the shire
SEVEN theatre performances will be presented across the Shire of Gannawarra next year in partnership with the community.Gannawarra mayor, Cr Lorraine Learmonth said that council…
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Historic bridge re-opened
MOTORISTS are now able to drive across the newly restored Murray River bridge linking the twin border towns of Barham and Koondrook bridge.Pedestrians also now…
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Time for me time
EXERCISE, relaxation, yoga, healthy food and beverages.They were the ingredients of a Time 4 Me event for the community ladies of the Mallee District Aboriginal…
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Severe weather warning: heavy rain forecast
THE Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rainfall over much of Victoria on Thursday.The warning applies to Central, South West, Northern…
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Tradition defies elements
A BRISK shower, flashes of lightning and an intermittent drizzle did not stop the traditional Community Carols event at Kerang on Sunday night.Rain eventually caused…
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Storm surge through Cohuna
A FIERCE storm roared through Cohuna late on Sunday afternoon, leaving a swathe of damage in its path.Large eucalyptus trees were torn out by their…
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Future in hands of Ministers
DECISIONS made this week could make or break some of Australia’s rural communities.Despite the enormity of these decisions, communities at risk are concerned that Government…
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