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Back print, report urges
PRINT media is not dead for many regional and rural communities, according to a new university report. The report, Media Innovation and the Civic Future…
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Community focus to policing
KERANG locals may have noticed a new face patrolling the streets recently, with Senior Sergeant Brian Hansen joining the local police force. With 26 years…
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Make council chief’s criteria public, says Smith
GANNAWARRA Shire councillor Garner Smith has expressed “grave concern” that criteria for the council chief executive’s performance might have altered. In moving that the council…
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Briefing was cut short, duo claim
GANNAWARRA Shire Mayor Charlie Gillingham has been accused by two councillors of abruptly ending briefing meetings. Cr Keith Link moved an amendment to the motion…
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Ogden query on ‘intelligence’ test
PATCHELL Ward councillor Jane Ogden has asked another councillor whether her level of intelligence was lowered by being female. “Why do we require a consultant…
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Fee-free disposal of flood waste extended
RESIDENTS needing to dispose of flood-damaged debris from their properties can continue to do so at Gannawarra Shire Council’s transfer stations for free following an…
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Releases a precaution against flooding
WATER will be released from Hume Dam into the Murray River as irrigation demands decrease and the wetter months approach. Murray-Darling Basin Authority executive director…
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Nancy Bates Trio to perform at Murrabit Hall May 21
AN afternoon of celebrations for Mother’s Day and National Reconciliation Week will be staged in Murrabit next month when the Nancy Bates Trio comes to…
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Home plan goes public
MURRAY River Council has endorsed a draft of its new local housing strategy produced by consultants. The strategy focuses on retaining population in regional townships,…
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Gaming under scrutiny
GAMING venues in the Gannawarra and Swan Hill municipalities are on notice to have responsible gambling procedures in place, with inspectors to soon visit. Victorian…
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Flood submissions extended
THE parliamentary inquiry into Victoria’s major floods of October 2022 has extended its submission deadline by four weeks, with community input now due by June…
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Gannawarra Shire budget to fund the flood fix
GANNAWARRA Shire councillors have unanimously endorsed a draft 2023-24 budget that features a flood of grant funding, despite a rate rise of 3.5 per cent.…
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