News
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Bridge replacement
WORK to replace the McLean Road bridge at Ninyeunook with a concrete structure has begun. The project involves replacing the current timber bridge that spans…
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Surge in regional road fatalities
VICTORIA Police is warning motorists following a horror start to the year on the state’s roads, with a significant rise in road trauma in regional…
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Quality news in focus after Meta’s move
META’S plans for the removal of fact-checking services for content posted to its platforms and the government’s decision to introduce age limits for access to…
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Push to de-amalgamate council falls flat
A FRESH push to de-amalgamate Murray River Council has been defeated before it could even be investigated. In 2016, the then-NSW Government merged neighbouring Wakool…
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Bust a rabbit month bait offer
FEBRUARY is Rabbit Buster Month across Victoria, and the North Central Catchment Management Authority’s popular buy-one-get-one-free rabbit bait program is on again. “We’re offering locals…
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Pet details reminder
RESIDENTS who have their pets registered with Gannawarra Shire Council are encouraged to check the details are correct in readiness for animal registration renewal notices.…
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New bridge paves the way
RESIDENTS and visitors to the popular barbecue area and amenities at Apex Park, Reedy Lake are enjoying the benefits of recently completed improvements. Between November…
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Firefighters deployed to Grampians blazes
THE first District 20 deployment to help contain the fires burning in the Grampians National Park returned from their three-day expedition late Sunday night. District…
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Funding for historic homestead
A HERITAGE registered homestead on the shore of Lake Bael Bael near Kerang has received $300,000 through a new Victorian Government grants program. The Bael…
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Making a splash this summer
OPENING hours at the Cohuna and Kerang swimming pools have altered for February. As part of Gannawarra Council’s efforts to maximise service availability and staffing,…
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Work ongoing to restore power
BOORT and Pyramid Hill were without power after severe storms swept through the Mallee on Sunday night causing widespread disruption across the region. Many areas…
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Anger over bird hunt pre-season consultation
AN anti-duck hunting group has hit out at the game management regulator over pre-season consultation. Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting claimed in a media…