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Charitable kayakers finish marathon
PADDLERS from around the country finished their massive 415km marathon down the Murray River in Gunbower Forest on Friday afternoon. Cheers greeted the kayakers as…
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Smith returns as mayor
GANNAWARRA Shire Council Mayor Garner Smith says VNI West and the rollout of renewables across the region would be among his top priorities as he…
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Air support on call
A SPECIALISED fleet of firefighting aircraft will play a critical role in supporting ground crews across the region throughout the fire danger period. CFA Gannawarra…
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Farmers warned to stay alert
A RUN of booming haystack and shed fires across regional Victoria has sparked fresh warnings for farmers as hay season rolls into full swing. Fire…
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Early signs are strong for Barley
FOR Jeremy Watson of Ormonde Farms, this year’s harvest is shaping up far better than many dared hope. Running one of the larger diversified operations…
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Draft orders released for five new renewable energy zones
VICTORIA has rolled out its latest plan to redraw the state’s energy map, releasing draft orders for five new renewable energy zones and prompting a…
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Take responsibility before heading into any waterway
VICTORIA has been rocked by the deadliest spring of drownings in more than two decades, sparking urgent warnings from Life Saving Victoria as the summer…
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Speed limit drops at Kerang entrance
GANNAWARRA Shire Council chief executive Geoff Rollinson has blasted the sudden decision to cut the speed limit on the northern approach to Kerang. The speed…
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Glasshouse ready for visitors
ANYONE wandering past Kerang’s Sir John Gorton Library next month will spot a building that seems determined to let the whole world see what is…
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Wakool marks 100 years with stories, crowds and a deep sense of home
WHEN the first cars began pulling into Wakool for its centenary celebrations, long before the official program even began, one thing became clear. People had…
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Prime land under threat
A PETITION calling for greater protection of agricultural land has received a significant swell of support within hours of being launched, with the Victorian Farmers…
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Mallee mining a priority
THE State Government has said they are committed to protecting agricultural land in response to a petition from the Victorian Farmers Federation. “We are actively…












