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Knowing Your Teen workshop
PARENTS and carers wanting to learn about building and maintaining a positive relationship with their teenagers will benefit from a free workshop in Kerang later…
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Officer’s bushfire mission
Senior Constable Annie Coobs, who was part of a group of officers who received the National Emergency Medal, was also recognised for her exemplary work…
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Crisp start is low temperature for the month
THE temperature dipped to minus 1 degrees last week – the coldest August minimum since minus 1.8 in 2014. Otherwise conditions in the Kerang district…
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Echuca flood inquiry public hearing
GANNAWARRA Shire Mayor Charlie Gillingham and chief executive Geoff Rollinson will appear at a flood inquiry public hearing in Echuca on Thursday. The pair will…
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Urban growth strategy document praised
GANNWARRA Shire’s urban growth strategy has been praised as a high-level marketing document by councillor Garner Smith. The council endorsed the strategy last week, to…
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Report questions road maintenance budget
STATE-managed roads in the Gannawarra Shire, many unrepaired almost a year after flooding, are among the worst in Victoria, a newspaper has reported. The Herald…
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Play areas upgraded
PLAY spaces at two Council-managed children’s centres have been updated thanks to State Government funding. Work at the Cohuna and District Preschool Centre and Gannawarra…
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Hit looks likely for duck hunting
DUCK hunting could be banned in Victoria as early as next year, according to reports. The reports suggest a parliamentary inquiry is set to recommend…
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Vets recall Vietnam scars
ORGANISERS of the Kerang Vietnam Veterans’ Day ceremony, marking the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of troops from South Vietnam, were pleased with the turnout.…
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AWMA FloodFree barriers on market
Michael Lloyd A COHUNA-based business has designed and developed a range of flood barriers aimed at protecting homes and businesses. AWMA FloodFree recently visited Rochester…
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Heartfelt story of hidden wounds
THE widow of one Vietnam veteran hopes his hidden story can shine a light on soldiers’ mental struggles. Geoff Peacock was one of the first…
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Lights, reshuffle honoured
MURRAY River Council was recognised by industry peers at last week’s NSW local government awards ceremony. Council took home highly commended for Moama Lights in…
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