7 November
New mayor for Gannawarra Shire
GANNAWARRA Shire has a new mayor with Cr Ross Stanton elected at the mayoral vote.
Cr Stanton, who was first elected to council in 2020, is the first Murray Ward representative to be mayor since Don Harris in 2003-04.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/politics/new-mayor-for-gannawarra-shire
Can claims in high demand
GANNAWARRA residents have cashed in thousands of plastic containers as part of Victoria’s new container deposit scheme.
Volunteers at the Cohuna Neighbourhood House designated refund depot hit the ground running, as the region quickly embraced the opportunity to take part.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/community/can-claims-in-high-demand
14 November
Kerang hay fire will cost more than $1 million
FIREFIGHTERS have remained on the scene of a Kerang hay shed fire that started on Melbourne Cup day after strong winds caused the blaze to spread.
The fire, on Kerang-Koondrook Road, was noticed about noon and 26 units were called to respond.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/kerang-hay-fire-will-cost-more-than-1-million
Day for paddle steamer heritage
KOONDROOK’S paddlesteamer heritage was celebrated late to coincide with the centenary of PS Alexander Arbuthnot – the last paddlesteamer to be built at Koondrook.
The Koondrook Development Committee brought the 100th birthday celebration to life.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/day-for-paddlesteamer-heritage
21 November
Christmas fun starts early
KERANG’S Christmas celebrations kicked off on Friday with the inaugural Kerang Traders Christmas promotion launch festival.
Residents gathered on Victoria Street from 5pm to make the most of extended shopping hours and market stalls to find Christmas bargains.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/community/christmas-fun-starts-early
Murray markers missing, says skipper
HUGE stretches of the Murray River remain without vital navigation aids after the October 2022 floods, according to one navigator.
Gunbower Island resident Tuesday Browell, who is drifting downstream in a solar-powered craft, says most of the 2km markers needed by most river users were washed away last year.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/murray-markers-missing-says-skipper
28 November
Shire backs report on road ‘disgrace’
AN underfunded state of disrepair.
That is how regional Australian roads have been described in report that has called on the Federal and state governments to step in and take some of the burden off local councils.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/shire-backs-report-on-road-disgrace
Shelter at Turf Club all set
The long awaited new shelter for the Kerang Turf Club at Alexandra Park was recently completed at a cost of more than $250,000.
Funds to build the structure came from several sources including a grant from Gannawarra Shire Council, to the tune of $100,000.
https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/shelter-at-turf-club-all-set
