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January 2023 in review

Gannawarra Times

January 10

New year starts with a bang

NEW Year’s Eve was celebrated spectacularly across the Gannawarra, with both Kerang and Cohuna holding festivities to mark the start of 2023.

https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/community/new-year-starts-with-a-bang

Crops beating the odds

BATTLING floodwaters, increased rainfall and the ongoing issue of damaged roads, this harvest season has been unlike any other for grain growers across the Mallee.

https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/farming/crops-beating-the-odds

January 17

Festival back and ‘bigger than ever’

THANKS to the tireless efforts of youth from across the Gannawarra Shire, the much anticipated Summerwave Music Festival will return to Kerang next month. 

https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/arts–entertainment/festival-back-and-bigger-than-ever

Stage three of CBD revamp

Improvements along Victoria Street, Kerang, between Wellington and Victoria streets will take place this year after the finalisation of designs for Stage 3 of the Kerang CBD Redevelopment.

https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/stage-three-of-cbd-revamp

January 24

Fire brigade captain named Gannawarra’s top citizen

BATTLING fires and floods over nearly four decades is one of the reasons why Kerang Fire Brigade captain Ramon Steel has been recognised as Gannawarra Shire Council’s Citizen of the Year for 2023.

https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/community/fire-brigade-captain-named-gannawarras-top-citizen

Crisp thanks Kerang unit

THE amazing work of local volunteers during the recent flood crisis has been recognised, not just by local residents but also others around the state.

https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/crisp-thanks-kerang-unit

January 31

Attack closes Kerang pool

THE Kerang swimming pool has been targeted for a second time this summer, with power cut at the facility on Sunday night.

https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/attack-closes-kerang-pool

Flying the flag for Australia Day in Kerang

THE Kerang Australia Day celebrations last week were hailed as a great success for the town.

https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/flying-the-flag-for-australia-day-in-kerang

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