News
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Cruelty cases rise
THE Gannawarra Shire is ranked in the top 10 local government areas with the worst number of animals seized or surrendered and cruelty reports in…
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‘Zombie fish’ return
ONCE thought to be extinct, the Southern purple-spotted gudgeon has returned to Victoria’s waterways with the assistance of SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium. Two specimens of…
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Floods cut wood access
FIRE collection areas have this month opened in state forests but for Robinvale residents, there will be no designated area this year. Victorians can collect…
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Thanks for foster care
MASP and Mallee Family Care will thank local foster carers for their significant contribution to young people in the community during national Foster Care Week.…
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Nats’ focus on women, health
NATIONALS leader David Littleproud says Dr Anne Webster’s work on regional health policy will be part of their 2025 election aspirations as they try to…
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Cod and crays off limits
NSW Department of Primary Industries has reminded recreational fishers that the Murray cod and Murray crayfish seasons close on Friday. NSW DPI fisheries deputy director-general…
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Rural shift eases
THE Gannawarra region appears out of reach for the exodus of city-dwellers despite a surge of people leaving Australia’s capital cities for country communities. Melbourne…
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Directors appointed
GANNAWARRA Shire Council has filled its two vacant director positions, and will soon begin advertising for a third vacancy. Paul Fernee has been appointed to…
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Sign on bonuses for aged care workers
TO help combat recruitment challenges in regional aged care, Respect has launched financial incentives to attract workers to its Cohuna site. The not-for-profit aged care…
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It’s OK to talk
EVENTS will occur across the Gannawarra Shire on Thursday to mark R U OK? Day. Held annually on the second Thursday in September, R U…
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Winning is no cakewalk
Catherine Rosewall is no stranger to competition having grown champion roses and come highly recommended at the Royal Melbourne Show for embroidery. However, her latest…
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Father’s Day lotto win
IT was a Father’s Day to remember for one Cohuna dad after being gifted a winning lottery ticket worth $2.5 million from his wife. The…












