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Change of gear for driver mentor program
A COMMUNITY organisation has been viewed as a better vehicle to drive a popular mentor program for young people in the Gannawarra Shire. Councillors last…
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Rain close to average
IT was a wet end to March across the Kerang district, but still short of the long-term average. A total 21.3mm fell in the first…
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Getting over ‘ruff’ times thanks to showing dogs
KERANG resident Kay Humphry has fond memories of her first show dog, Sebastian. At a time when she was battling the “Black Dog” of depression,…
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Ward views differ
ANOTHER Gannawarra Shire councillor has highlighted the “division” between Kerang and Cohuna while arguing against having wards as part of an electoral structure review. The…
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Park proves a hit
LIONS Park at Gunbower is roaring to life after its redevelopment was officially opened. The $1 million project was four years in the making, with…
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Community club hit in heartless Easter raid
SELFISH lowlifes raided Kerang Turf Club on Saturday night, stealing a swag of goods after the hugely successful 2023 Kerang Cup meeting held that afternoon.…
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Great turnout
WHAT a night we had with 15 players turning up. The jackpot went off with Gwen Campbell and Doug Billman going 10 clubs and would…
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New Mallee model for care
A LOCALLY grown plan has been launched to better support vulnerable people across the Mallee. Mallee Accommodation and Support Program has introduced a therapeutic model…
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Solid fuel fire bans lifted in Koondrook, Perricoota and Campbells Island state forests
EASTER visitors to Koondrook, Perricoota and Campbells Island state forests will be able to light campfires and barbecues, with solid fuel fire bans being lifted…
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Cuppas fight road fatigue
VOLUNTEERS will set up a free Driver Reviver site at Kerang for Easter. More than 30 Driver Reviver sites will operate across Victoria this long…
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Indigenous suicide rate needs new plan – MDAS
THE rate of suicides of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria makes for “sobering” reading, says the chief of Mallee District Aboriginal Services.…
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MDAS calls for detail on voice proposal
MALLEE District Aboriginal Services is encouraging education, information and informed voting leading up to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed…
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