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Smith calls for ‘direction’
GANNAWARRA Council faced a choice of leadership that was more crucial than ever, Cr Garner Smith said before the mayoral vote. “I believe the potential…
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Day for paddle steamer heritage
KOONDROOK’S paddlesteamer heritage was celebrated late last month to coincide with the centenary of PS Alexander Arbuthnot – the last paddlesteamer to be built at…
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Celebration of people
A SMALL subcommittee worked tirelessly to research the history of the town and its paddlesteamers. Mr Chick said the exercise, with help from the Barham…
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Cheers to good service
SPORTING clubs across the Gannawarra are now better equipped for the responsible service of alcohol. Some 30 people have received their Responsible Serving of Alcohol…
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Community faces ‘serious challenges’ says new mayor
GANNAWARRA Shire’s new mayor, Cr Ross Stanton, has committed to “steady and reliable leadership”. Cr Stanton was elected at last Tuesday’s mayoral vote, five votes…
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Back on tram track
In 1943 it was a shiny new Ford truck destined to service the transport needs of the Koondrook and Kerang townships, it has now returned…
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Lake Charm fire shut highway, burnt crops
POLICE are investigating a fire at Lake Charm that burned nearly 300 hectares of land on Friday. Emergency services were called at about 12.40pm to…
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Kerang hay fire will cost more than $1 million
FIREFIGHTERS have remained on the scene of a Kerang hay shed fire that started on Melbourne Cup day after strong winds caused the blaze to…
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Shire thanks care workers
Gannawarra Shire’s involvement in community care came to an end after 35 years at the end of October. The Council hosted a reception at the…
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Author Darry Fraser visits
A BESTSELLING Australian author is returning to the Gannawarra to take part in the Gannawarra Library Service’s popular Author Talks program. Darry Fraser will be…
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Williams steps up
Cohuna local Wade Williams has been appointed director of infrastructure and development at Gunnawarra Shire Council. In 2018 he joined the council as a project…
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Parking reminder
VISITORS to the central business districts within the Gannawarra Shire have been urged to adhere to parking restrictions, especially as Christmas nears. Timed parking arrangements…
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