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Shire voting under way
VOTING in the local council elections has begun, with ballot packs mailed to all eligible voters from Monday. Completed ballot material must be in the…
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Rally is sizzling
THE tantalising aroma of sizzling sausages filled the air in Kerang on Friday, all in the name of raising vital funds for cancer research. The…
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Day for women’s health knowledge
KERANG resident Rachel Barnes lost her two children Hope and Benji to stillbirth. “I lost my daughter Hope last year in May and my son…
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Springing towards rain
IT was a warmer and drier than average September in the Gannawarra, but rainfall is likely to be above average for the region and most…
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Council aims to level sport-access playing field
TWO new documents will guide Gannawarra Shire Council’s commitment to reduce the barriers women, girls and people of all cultures and socio-economic demographics experience in…
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Events for seniors
OLDER Victorians will have opportunities to take part in free and low-cost entertainment in Gannawarra Shire, with council hosting Seniors Festival events throughout October. This…
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Theatre funding reinforced
HEALTH Infrastructure Minister Mary-Anne Thomas has spruiked previously announced funding while touring the Kerang and Cohuna health services. Ms Thomas visited Cohuna District Hospital last…
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Gleeson wants a fair share for rural ratepayers
WAKOOL cereal and sheep famer Dennis Gleeson says a fair share for rural ratepayers is a priority after being returned uncontested on Murray River Council.…
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Add donor consent to licence: MP
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster is leading a push to lift organ donation rates in Australia by allowing people to register via their driver’s licence.…
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Book project bonds student groups
MURRABIT Group School has shipped out 1000 books from its library to students in Pakistan in an effort to learn about and engage in global…
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Murrabit turns 100
MURRABIT locals are preparing for a busy weekend next month when they celebrate the town’s centenary. Murrabit and District Heritage Group president Neil Hopkins said…
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Have say on lines
THE Victorian Opposition has secured a Parliamentary inquiry into the expansion of transmission lines across the state. The Legislative Council’s Environment and Infrastructure Committee accepted…