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Cohuna firies’ trophy haul
COHUNA’S fire brigade blazed their competition at the Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria Championships last weekend, walking away as state champions of their section. The team…
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Blowing whistle on attacks
DOG rushing and biting incidents that have resulted in the death or serious injury of other pets are being investigated by Gannawarra Council staff. The…
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Safe, free chemicals disposal
UNUSED household chemicals can be disposed of for free next month. Sustainability Victoria is bringing its Detox Your Home service to the Kerang Transfer Station…
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Native fish on the way back
THREE native fish species previously thought to be extinct are showing signs of a strong revival in a Bendigo park better known for furry, rather…
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Initiatives in running for 2024 National Awards for Local Government
SIX Gannawarra Council initiatives are in the running to be recognised at the 2024 National Awards for Local Government. Voting is now open for the…
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Stones thrown in Glasshouse debate
A STOUSH between two councillors and the mayor brought last week’s Gannawarra Shire Council meeting to a halt. Disagreements arose during a motion to allocate…
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Pressure problems flushed away
WATER flow and pressure in Barham has been improved thanks to the completion of Murray River Council’s filtered-water pressure improvement project. This follows the installation…
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Building a vision for hemp
A HEMP venture is set to “revolutionise” the Barham region, with plans to establish a sustainable hemp building materials manufacturing facility. Murray Industrial Hemp promises…
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Buzzing into holidays
FAMILIES will be able to learn about the importance of bees to our ecosystem at two Gannawarra Library Service events next month. The library service…
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Water is the top talking point
WATER-management matters were key topics at the Murray River Group of Councils’ first 2024 meeting at Kerang. This month’s meeting was the first to be…
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Megan on leadership journey
Kerang local Megan Wood is helping to contribute to community organisations thanks to the 2024 Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program. She and 18 other emerging…
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Honour for volunteer
PYRAMID Hill may be a small town with a population of just under 600 people, but it has busy and active football and netball club.…