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Gearing up for Easter
GANNAWARRA will be teeming with activities, events and excitement this long weekend, from the roar of modified machinery in Quambatook to face-painting and a visit…
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Teachers strike
Despite long branding itself as the “education state”, Victoria now pays its teachers less than any other state, while its students receive the lowest level of funding in the country.…
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Out and about: at the Murrabit Rodeo
THOUSANDS descended on Murrabit for the small town's second annual rodeo, with visitors travelling from across the state and country to be a part of the action. Pictures: Edmund Coleman…
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Earthquake recorded near Boort
GEOSCIENCE Australia has confirmed that an M2.6 earthquake at 10km depth occurred around 2.06am on Sunday 29 March with an epicentre near Boort. Victoria State Emergency Services said at this…
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Reminder to monitor damp haystacks
FARMERS are being reminded to monitor damp haystacks after recent rain has caused spontaneous combustion of multiple stacks across the state. Country Fire Authority volunteers have been called out to…
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MP warns of food issues from fuel crisis
A CALL has been made by The Nationals Party to immediately halve the Federal fuel excise for three months with the aim of providing relief to households and small businesses…
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Crime shifts in Gannawarra
CRIME across Gannawarra has fallen slightly over the past year, but concerning increases in family violence-related offences are tempering the improvement. New figures show there were 573 criminal incidents recorded…
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Balranald local puts hand up for Farrer
A NEW runner has entered the race for Federal seat of Farrer. The latest person to seek to have their name added to the ballot for the May by-election is…
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Free PT to take pressure off pumps
TRIPS on trams and buses in Victoria will be free throughout April to make choosing public transportation more affordable. Metro trains, trams and buses, as well as regional trains, coaches,…
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Holidaymaking firefighters give a helping hand
FIREFIGHTERS who holiday near three Gannawarra Shire-based CFA brigades are being called to action, with a popular program heading to the Mallee just in time for the Easter rush. CFA’s…
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Street program works begin
PEDESTRIANS and motorists will soon benefit from two road safety improvement projects in Kerang. Work started last week on two projects thanks to the Victorian Government though the Safe Local…