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Murray markers missing, says skipper
HUGE stretches of the Murray River remain without vital navigation aids after the October 2022 floods, according to one navigator. Gunbower Island resident Tuesday Browell,…
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Weeds and pests targeted
RESIDENTS across the Gannawarra Shire Council are being asked to identify problem areas where roadside pests and weeds need to be removed. The latest version…
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Rental vacancies ‘incredibly tight’
NORTH-West Victoria’s rental vacancies have dropped even further, as availability across the country hits a record low. According to PropTrack’s Market Insight Report, the national…
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Help for clubs to bounce back
SPORTING clubs across the Gannawarra Shire are being encouraged to identify issues and priorities since last year’s floods. Sports Focus has been engaged by the…
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Childhood centre support
THE development of an integrated early childhood centre in Cohuna continues to be advocated by the Gannawarra Council. A two page paper released by Council…
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Border officer wanted
THE search has begun for Victoria’s next cross border commissioner. The role is responsible for promoting the interests of border residents, resolving issues and developing…
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Hit with electoral bill
GANNAWARRA Shire ratepayers have been hit with a $60,000 bill for an electoral structure review. An electoral representation advisory panel completed a review of the council’s…
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Summer of fun
THE region’s social calendar is heating up, thanks to funding from the Gannawarra Shire Council Community Grants Program and the municipality’s Flood Recovery Program. Sixteen…
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Council sells V/Line tickets
V/LINE tickets are now available at Gannawarra Shire Council’s Kerang Customer Service Centre. The council was recently awarded a contract to operate the service, ensuring…
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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…