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Have say on Shire flag policy
RESIDENTS are encouraged to have their say on a draft Gannawarra Shire Council policy that will guide how requests to fly flags on council-managed flag…
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Flood probe will visit regions
VICTORIA’S response to last year’s floods is the focus of a wide-ranging parliamentary inquiry that will visit regional areas to meet those most affected. But…
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Speaking against buybacks
WATER advocacy group Speak Up Campaign has re-elected Shelley Scoullar as chairperson at a time she describes as “vital for communities”. The organisation’s annual general…
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End the divide, Gannawarra councillor urges
A GANNAWARRA Shire councillor has highlighted the long-standing “divide” between Cohuna and Kerang while supporting an unsubdivided council structure at next year’s elections. The Victorian…
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Fish kill’s tourism impact
THE Kangaroo Lake Caravan Park has reported a 50 per cent loss in bookings after a mass fish kill turned holidaymakers away. Thousands of rotting…
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Loddon Shire fire danger over
THE risk of fire danger in the Loddon Shire has decreased thanks to light rain, cooler weather and shorter days. The lessened risk meant fire…
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Bendigo Bank withdraws from Barham, Cohuna, Pyramid Hill
A BIG bank that prides itself on being there for rural communities is pulling out of Barham, Cohuna and Pyramid Hill. Bendigo Bank on Friday…
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Pulling together with pride
EACH Easter Veronica Parker and her siblings make the trek back to Quambatook to be part of the town’s annual tractor pull championships. The event…
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Dog and cat council registration deadline extended
GANNAWARRA Council is extending the deadline for cat and dog owners to pay their annual animal registration renewals. Originally due on Monday, April 10, animal…
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Call for politicians to meet in flood area
MEMBER for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell is pushing for the state Upper House to sit for one day in a flood-ravaged local government area later…
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State forests reopen
THE Koondrook, Perricoota and Campbells Island state forests have reopened following the recent floods. Forestry Corporation of NSW acting senior manager Andrew McCurdy said drier…
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Free household glass bottle recycling at Koondrook depot
KOONDROOK and district residents can now take their household glass bottles to Gannawarra Shire Council’s Koondrook depot to recycle for free. Following community feedback, a…
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