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Children, babies welcomed to country
ABORIGINAL and Torres Strait Islander babies and children have been celebrated and “welcomed” with a smoking ceremony. On Wednesday, August 14, MDAS (Mallee District Aboriginal…
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Response to floods discussed with VICSES
RESPONSE and recovery efforts during the 2022 floods in the Gannawarra Shire was a key topic discussed between the council and Victorian State Emergency Service…
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Kerang couple’s Lotto toast
A KERANG couple asked if it was too early to raise a glass of champagne after becoming the region’s newest, instant millionaires. The couple, who…
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Flood report backed
GANNAWARRA Council says its will advocate for recommendations in a parliamentary inquiry into the October 2022 flood event to be actioned. The final 386-page report…
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Safety addressed with mobile coverage boost
SEVEN community hubs in the Gannawarra Shire have been given a boost with the installation of mobile phone signal technology. The council has worked with…
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Flood reflections now online
IMAGES that featured in the Gannawarra Flood Reflections Exhibition, which highlighted the community’s response to the 2022 floods, can now be viewed on the Gannawarra…
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Grant something to smile about
NORTHERN District Community Health is one of 12 services in the state to receive a grant to celebrate 20 years of the Smiles 4 Miles…
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Funding to help schools reduce bushfire risks
KOONDROOK Primary School has received state funding to prepare its grounds for bushfire season. “A couple of years ago we were able to upgrade our…
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Kerang Cemetery Trust chairman’s report
By Trevor Wilkinson Kerang Cemetery Trust chairperson THE past year has been one of significant development and progress for the Kerang Cemetery Trust. Despite facing…
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Lifeguards needed for summer pools
APPLICATIONS to become an outdoor pool lifeguard in the Gannawarra Shire for the 2024/25 season are open.The team will oversee operations at the Cohuna and…
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Raising awareness of homlessness
TWO organisations have come together to run a homelessness awareness project for the second year in a row. The Northern District Community Health and North…
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Anti-duck hunting group ire at regulations omission
AN anti-duck hunting group says it’s disappointed after years of “consultation” its interests have been left out of the draft Victorian Hunting Regulations. Regional Victorians…
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