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February 2023 in review

February 7

Summerwave makes a splash

IT was a fantastic day of live music and fun activities at the 2023 Summerwave music festival held in Kerang at the weekend.

https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/arts–entertainment/summerwave-makes-a-splash

Lessons of the flood

GANNAWARRA’s farmers, enterprise operators and shire council have recalled how last year’s floods impacted their properties and livelihoods, the severity of the floods compared to a decade earlier, and the lessons learnt.

https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/lessons-of-the-flood


February 14

Australian movie on the silo screen

WHILE some towns have put themselves on the map by painting their silos, Quambatook has kept its blank canvas to screen Australian movies.

https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/arts–entertainment/australian-movie-on-the-silo-screen

Preps up for new adventure

GANNAWARRA’S newest group of Preps skipped through the gates for their first days of a 13-year adventure last week.

With wide eyes and a spring in their step, the Preps joined thousands of other kids across the state in settling into the classroom and routines that will be a constant in their lives for over a decade.

https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/education/preps-up-for-new-adventure


February 21

Exploring Care and Education in Cohuna Final Report backs childcare centre

Gannawarra Shire Council’s Exploring Care and Education in Cohuna final report, which found that Cohuna is in need of a childcare centre, was presented to councillors at the February 2023 council meeting.

https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/education/exploring-care-and-education-in-cohuna-final-report-backs-childcare-centre

Repairs tackle 100km of roads

MURRAY River Council has received more than $5.4 million to repair roads that were damaged following last year’s floods.

https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/repairs-tackle-100km-of-roads-1


February 28

Split over electoral structure

GANNAWARRA Shire residents and community groups are split over whether the municipality should become unsubdivided.

https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/split-over-electoral-structure

Check out updated design for library extension

THE final design of the Kerang library expansion has been released, with fewer windows and increased vegetation a key incorporation.

https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/check-out-updated-design-for-library-extension

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