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Squandering a precious resource
DESPITE repeated calls for more effective use of scarce resources, Governments have been accused of continuing to squander precious water.In a time of drought they…
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Repeated fire tragedies warning
CLIMATE change is loading the dice for a repeat of catastrophic fires that have caused death and destruction, according to a fire scientist.The devastating Black…
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Creek canoe marathon
THE Gunbower Creek is set to become the venue for Australia’s first creek paddling marathon.Competitors in next month’s event will cover a 46-kilometre course downstream…
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Film on really big screen
SILOS have become a popular artistic outlet, with many now emblazoned with paintings.Whilst Quambatook has embraced silo art, it has done so with a difference.Locals…
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Guiding four generations
GUIDING in Kerang is alive and well teaching girls and young women life skills while gaining confidence and having fun.Guiding offers programs for girls to…
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A lot of dust, but little rain…
FORECAST thunderstorms on Wednesday brought a rolling band of dust over northern Victoria, but little rain to vast areas parched by drought.The Bureau of Meteorology…
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Disability needs being assessed
PEOPLE living with disabilities are assessing their options to ensure their individual needs and goals are met following the extension of the National Disability Insurance…
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Class spans the ages
STUDENTS at the tiny Lake Charm Primary School have settled in for another school year. The school’s eight students range across year levels, starting from Grade…
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Poppies tribute ‘contrary to principle’
SMALL Flanders poppy tiles that were placed on local World War I soldiers’ graves as a kind gesture to mark the centenary were considered “commendable…
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Educating is a passion
CHRIS Mitchell is passionate about educating children.”All kids can learn,” he said as he settled into a new role as principal at St Joseph’s Primary…
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Dismay over charity vandals
VOLUNTEERS at one of Kerang’s charity opportunity shops are dismayed by vandalism and theft that occurred during the weekend.Thieves cut chains connected to locks to…
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Street closed for upgrade
A SECTION of Main Street, Koondrook will soon be closed for up to 12 weeks to enable upgrade works to the road and stormwater system.The…
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