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No to Rainbow Flag as council seeks public comment on policy
THE Rainbow Flag will not be flown at the Gannawarra Shire Council chambers this year after council decided to seek public comment on its reviewed…
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Honouring the fallen on ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day in the Gannawarra Shire will be commemorated across six sites this year as residents come together to remember the sacrifices that men and…
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Kerang Lakes residents form action group over poor Telstra cover
RESIDENTS from the Kerang Lakes area, fed up with Telstra’s coverage and its response to their concerns, have formed an action group. More than 30…
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ANZAC Day services
Cohuna 5.45am: Dawn Service will be held at the town’s cenotaph. 9.15am: A march, led by the Bendigo Pipe Band, will begin at the Cohuna…
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Plan to strike out blowflies
EVERY sheep producer in north-west Victoria will have their eyes on a project releasing millions of sterile male blowflies on Kangaroo Island to see whether…
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Loughnane reappointed hospital chief executive
COHUNA District Hospital board has announced the reappointment of hospital chief executive Bernadette Loughnane for a further five years. Board chair Ross Dallimore said the…
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Leitchville Memorial Hall celebrates centenary
Over the last century the Leitchville Memorial Hall has been the place for weddings, funerals, markets, debutant balls and community events, with this year marking…
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Drop in to talk powerlines
AN informal drop-in session is being held in Kerang on Tuesday for community members to hear information about the project to build new 500kV powerlines…
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Cyclists saddle up for local health care
THE Murray to Moyne cycle relay held over the weekend of April 6 and 7 was well represented by the Gannawarra Shire. The ride, established…
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Council halts building permits
THE absence of a qualified building surveyor has led Gannawarra Shire Council to make the “difficult” decision to withdraw from issuing building permits. The council…
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Cannon salute for Holden enthusiasts
CLASSIC cars and motorbikes and visitors from across Australia will descend on Kerang’s Alexandra Park this weekend for a family fun event now in its…
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Free skin checks for cancer thanks to Lions
FREE skin checks were given by the Lions V Districts Cancer Foundation skin cancer and awareness unit last month. The event was hosted by the…