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Engines rev for toy run appeal
THE highways around the district thundered with the sound of engines from motorbikes and cars as the 10th annual Gannawarra Memorial Toy Run set off…
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Nationals condemn soaring fire services levy
TREASURER Tim Pallas’ announcement of significant increases in the emergency services and volunteers fund (ESVF) have been condemned by the opposition parties as a blatant…
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The gift that keeps giving
CHOOSING local businesses when Christmas shopping this year equates to a gift that keeps giving all year round. One of the most difficult financial years…
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Eyes up for overhead power lines on your farm
THE danger of overhead power lines has been doubled as we head into the depths of the 2024-25 fire season. Particularly as farming machinery gets…
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How to stay water safe this summer
WITH a warmer than average summer forecast across much of the state, officials are urging people to take extra care when enjoying the water. “With…
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How to beat the heat and what to do if you can’t
HEAT kills more Australians than any other natural disaster, and extreme heat can affect anybody. Those more at-risk include people over the age of 65,…
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Animal welfare and local laws in focus
GANNAWARRA Council is partnering with other agencies to help address animal welfare and local laws matters. As part of efforts to transition its local laws…
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Heat gives ‘paws’ for thought
WITH summer well and truly here it is important to keep our fury friends in mind when out and about. Whether you are taking them…
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Sparkies deliver sack full of safety tips
PEAK industry body Master Electricians Australia has delivered a sack full of safety tips for Aussie homeowners to refer to when purchasing and installing their…
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Safety tips for Christmas leftovers
DINNER is often the highlight of Christmas Day with an abundance of leftovers. First aid training course provider CPR First Aid has issued advice on…
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Twas the season at SportsPower
KERANG traders got into the Christmas spirit by organising a visit from Santa at SportsPower in Kerang. Families gathered to capture a special Christmas moment…
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Lucky escape
SWAN Hill highway patrol are appealing for witnesses to a collision between a truck and utility that left a man with life-threatening injuries in Reedy…