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PRELIMINARY work associated with construction of the Kerang library expansion has begun. Gannawarra Council said The Glasshouse, to be incorporated into Sir John Gorton Library,…

THE Kerang CBD is continuing to modernise, with streetscape works along Wellington Street. As part of stages three and four of the redevelopment, efforts to…

NORTHERN District Community Health has appointed Penny Wilkinson as its new chief executive officer. The board announced the appointment on Friday following the departure of…

A KERANG nurse who overcame a difficult childhood has been announced as a finalist in the 7News Young Achiever Awards. Taylah Firmer was nominated by…

GANNAWARRA Shire is one of Victoria’s first local government areas to transition to pre-prep – and enrolments are now open for 2025. Led by qualified…

LAKE Boort has re-opened to duck hunting after the recent natural relocation of threatened Grey-headed Flying-foxes. Hunting can resume at the wetland from 8am on…

KERANG Neighbourhood House was vandalized at the weekend, causing disruption to the house’s community services until the damage is repaired. Manager Claire Fry arrived on…

MURRAY River Council residents are set to be slugged with a 4.7 per cent rise in general rates as the council continues a service level…

KERANG Primary School celebrated 150 years last week with a week packed with activities for its students, families and community. A schools in a regional…

THE story Making good progress (May 7, page 4) mentioned Kerang Progress Association “supporting” refugees to undertake vocational training at TAFE such as tractor driving…

GANNAWARRA Shire Council has granted Cohuna Neighbourhood House $125,000, as part of the infrastructure grant program, to fund the refitting of a new kitchen to…

GANNAWARRA Council is urging residents to be patient with its local laws services as it grapples with staff shortages. The council said the team, which…