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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…
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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…
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Free daytime electricity
GANNAWARRA residents will soon be able to tap into free daytime electricity under a major new energy plan aimed at slashing household bills. The Midday Power Saver, announced by the…
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Murray River boom as tourists pour in and spend big
THE Murray region is riding a tourism wave, pulling in a staggering $2.52 billion from visitors in 2025 and cementing its place as one of Australia’s toughest and most appealing…
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Straub eyes Nationals pre-selection
LODDON Shire Mayor Dan Straub could still throw his big hat into the ring in seeking National Party pre-selection for the Murray Plains electorate. He confirmed he was “very, very…
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Proud moment for Prout
LEITCHVILLE-Gunbower product Logan Prout will join six-man leadership group to guide Carlton's VFL side during the 2026 season. Prout joins Darcy Tucker, Ethan Phillips, Jack Sammartino, Will Cookson and Cooper…