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Peter Bannan

Rental reforms to create fairer go for renters

THE Victorian Government is set to introduce a plethora of new rental reforms to ensure a “fairer go for renters”.Consumer Affairs Minister Gabrielle Williams recently announced renters would soon have an easier way to resolve landlord disputes...

7 hours ago

Farming and Environment

Doubt over future fruit fly controls

EFFORTS to combat Queensland fruit fly in the region remain uncertain after the Victorian Government’s decision to terminate funding for managing the pest from June next year. A spokesperson for Agriculture Victoria said the government had invested...

7 hours ago

News

Stalwart Bennett set to be honoured

QUAMBATOOK stalwart Norma Bennett could soon be honoured with the naming of a laneway. Gannawarra Council received a request from Quambatook Community Development Association for the unnamed lane, between Quambatook Bowling Club and Quambatook Lawn...

12 Nov 2024

News

New council elected

FIRST-time Gannawarra Council candidate Lisa Farrant has been swept into the chamber, securing the most votes in the council election. The councillor-elect joins incumbents Garner Smith, Charlie Gillingham, Ross Stanton and Keith Link, alongside new...

12 Nov 2024

Farming and Environment

Farmer backs VNI

TRAGOWEL farmer Craig McIntosh has a big energy project on the horizon but it’s all up in the air unless he can plug it into the network.“We have got a big wind project out here,” he said.“We’re trying to get that up and going, but we’ve been...

12 Nov 2024

Tennis

Moulamein’s epic backswing

THE grass is greener at Moulamein as it bucks a trend by resurrecting a rural sporting club. Where many clubs have folded or in recess, Moulamein Lawn Tennis Club is serving it up in the Northern District Lawn Tennis Association with a senior...

12 Nov 2024

News

Alternative easements explored

THERE is an alternative easement to the preferred route at Tragowel following feedback from landholders willing to host the infrastructure on their land. Transmission Company Victoria said there were two locations at Tragowel and Meering West where...

12 Nov 2024

Community

Lest we forget

FUTURE generations will continue the legacy of honouring the service, courage and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve in wars and conflicts. School children were front and centre at local Remembrance Day services yesterday, observing...

12 Nov 2024

News

Searing heat signals fire dangers

THE first day of extreme heat and fire danger arrived on Wednesday, when the Gannawarra Shire sweltered. The Bureau of Meteorology recorded a maximum temperature of 37.4 degrees at 3pm. A cool change then swept through, with the temperature dropping...

12 Nov 2024

News

Repairs begin on flood damaged roads

WORK to repair Gannawarra Council-managed sealed roads damaged during the 2022 floods began last week. Repairs along Benjeroop-Tresco Road started on Wednesday.“Council welcomes confirmation that contractors will begin repairing local sealed roads...

11 Nov 2024

Farming and Environment

Mobiles guide to pest reporting

PLANT Health Australia has launched its revamped Growers Guide to Pest Reporting and Responses course on the Biosecurity Online Training platform. This newly updated, mobile-friendly course is designed to fit seamlessly into the busy lives of...

08 Nov 2024

News

Social media marketing, cyber security on breakfast menu

A SMALL business breakfast with topics including marketing and cybersecurity will be hosted by Murray River Council in Barham in December. The breakfast will be an opportunity for business operators to learn, connect, and network with other...

07 Nov 2024