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Smith apologises for Martin comments
OUTSPOKEN Gannawarra Shire councillor Garner Smith has apologised to the Gannawarra Shire community after making inappropriate comments on social media last year. In response to…
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Kerang Girl Guides look back on 100 years
GIRL Guides of past and present will celebrate 100 years of the organisation’s Kerang group on Sunday. From 11am to 4pm, the Girl Guides welcome…
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Voters get to explain
ALMOST 6000 Murray Plains voters who didn’t cast their votes in the November 2022 state election will have the chance to explain why not. The…
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Towns remember on Anzac Day
LAST Tuesday’s Anzac Day services in Cohuna and Kerang were well attended. Representatives from both of the town’s RSL sub-branches each said dawn service crowds…
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Proud Mallee boy at home
PROUD Mallee boy and country music icon John Williamson says he has wound back his touring but still enjoys coming to regional areas. Williamson flew…
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Road upgrade’s huge benefits
INVESTING $37.7 million in road upgrades to accommodate bigger heavy vehicles across Swan Hill and Gannawarra shires would deliver annual economic and environmental benefits of…
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Powerline safety reminder
PEOPLE have been urged to take better care around powerlines after a 21 per cent increase in incidents last year. Energy Safe Victoria’s Look Up…
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Visy calls for interest
PACKAGING and recycling company Visy will be responsible for establishing and maintaining hundreds of refund collection points across northern Victoria. Visy said it would install…
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Deposit on future
SWAN Hill residents can soon earn money by returning their used cans, bottles and cartons to community drop-off points. Victoria’s long-awaited container deposit scheme will…
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Gannawarra Shire signs Goschen mine memo
A MINERAL sands and rare earths exploration and mine development company has formalised its relationship with Gannawarra Shire Council, signing a memorandum of understanding. The…
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Flood inquiry stays upstream
A PARLIAMENTARY committee probing last year’s floods will not visit Kerang and district despite the floods heavy impact on the town. The flood inquiry will…
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Councillor Garner Smith directed to apologise
OUTSPOKEN Gannawarra Shire councillor Garner Smith has been directed to apologise after making inappropriate comments on social media last year. In response to an online…