May 2
Towns remember on Anzac Day
ANZAC Day services in Cohuna and Kerang were well attended.
Representatives from both of the town’s RSL sub-branches each said dawn service crowds were pushing 200 people, with even more attending the late-morning service.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/towns-remember-on-anzac-day
Gannawarra Shire budget to fund the flood fix
GANNAWARRA Shire councillors have unanimously endorsed a draft 2023-24 budget that features a flood of grant funding, despite a rate rise of 3.5 per cent.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/gannawarra-shire-budget-to-fund-the-flood-fix
May 9
Community focus to policing
KERANG locals may have noticed a new face patrolling the streets recently, with Senior Sergeant Brian Hansen joining the local police force.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/community-focus-to-policing
Make council chief’s criteria public, says Smith
GANNAWARRA Shire councillor Garner Smith has expressed “grave concern” that criteria for the council chief executive’s performance might have altered.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/make-council-chiefs-criteria-public-says-smith
May 16
Hospital works to restore X-ray services
THE sudden withdrawal of X-ray and ultrasound services by Bendigo Radiology has left Cohuna District Hospital staff scrambling to find a solution for the community.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/health/hospital-works-to-restore-x-ray-services
Celebrating 100 years of Girl Guides history
ONE hundred years after its founding, Kerang Girl Guides has celebrated its proud history of community involvement.
Past and current Guides from across the state gathered at Kerang Guide Hall to share their stories.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/community/celebrating-100-years-of-girl-guides-history
May 23
Councillor’s motion starts flag furore
GANNAWARRA Council should ditch the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags and only fly the Australian flag, according to councillor Keith Link.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/councillors-motion-starts-flag-furore
Blues make statement against Roos
REIGNING premiers Kerang claimed bragging rights over new premiership rival Balranald with an eight-point win.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/football/blues-make-statement-against-roos
May 30
Renewables link anger builds
A CONTROVERSIAL transmission line project is a step closer after a State Government minister signed off on an order for its development.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/renewables-link-anger-builds
Volunteers lift flood fix effort
LINGERING flood impacts were still taking their toll on many across the Gannawarra region, particularly farmers.
So Queensland-based charitable organisation Rural Aid visited, with more than 20 volunteers coming to the Kerang area to help local primary producers undertake repairs on flood-impacted farming properties.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/volunteers-lift-flood-fix-effort
