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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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Dawn now one of us
FORTY-FOUR years after moving to reside in Australia, Dawn Mallabone has officially become a citizen of her adopted country. Mrs Mallabone was bestowed Australian Citizenship by…
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Beard going for a price
HAIR has sprouted from Trevor West’s chin for the past 35 years.A charitable cause has now prompted the Cohuna district farmer to relinquish his beard.…
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Food producers
MURRABIT has made a renewed effort to espouse its virtues as a food producing district.Two of the Murray River community’s most prominent long-term farmers, Dick…
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Crucial role of women
WOMEN who have played a crucial role in preserving Aboriginal culture have been lauded at the opening of NAIDOC Week celebrations.The tri-colour Aboriginal flag was…
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Local health input wanted
IF you have ever grumbled about health services in your area, now is the time to step up and add your voice to regional primary…
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