News
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Classes start for 123 preps
THERE were tissues and tears and also smiles and a sense of anticipation last week when the district’s prep. grade students began their primary school…
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Lucky escape in caravan roll-over
A COUPLE escaped injury when a four-wheel-drive towing a caravan ran off the road and overturned at Kerang East in Monday evening.The collision occurred on…
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Heat health alert issued
RESIDENTS are urged to drink plenty of fluid and stay out of the sun, if possible, after the Department of Health issues a Heat Health…
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Solar farm support
A FEDERAL Government commitment to the renewable energy sector is set to reap benefits to Gannawarra Shire Council’s plans to promote the municipality as a…
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Love and tragedy by the Murray
FOR devout William Shakespeare followers, Romeo and Juliet by the Murray River was the perfect venue for its portrayal on Sunday. Tragedy and love struck…
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Extreme fire risk
THE Country Fire Authority has declared an Extreme fire risk for tomorrow, with the temperature to reach 44 degrees.Dry conditions, as well as a predicted maximum…
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Visitors return for lake stay
THOUSANDS of holiday-makers have experienced the charm of the district during the past two weeks. Visitors enjoyed mild temperatures for water activities at two of…
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Fun weekend by the creek
SWIMMING, paddle boarding, canoeing, fishing, relaxing and sunbathing was on the simple itinerary for many New Year holiday-makers at the “gateway to Gannawarra”. Hundreds of…
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Strong demand for festivities
THE widely successful Kerang New Year’s Eve Party in the Park proved that there was demand for such an event, as long as there was…
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Lakeside tradition continues
TRADITION continued at Lake Meran on New Year’s Day with another edition of the long-running Family Fun Day. The event, held at the later time…
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‘Something for everyone’
IT was a carnival-like atmosphere at Koondrook’s Apex Park on New Year’s Eve, when hundreds gathered to celebrate the final hours of 2015. Close to…
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Fireworks by the creek
NEW beginnings were celebrated as hundreds of people welcomed in 2016 with a bang at Cohuna’s Garden Park last Thursday night. Close to 400 revellers…