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Test safety switches to avoid winter risk
WINTER has arrived and, typically, that can signal the start of an increase in electrical fires. Firefighters in Victoria attend more than 300 electrical fires…
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Trains off track for two days
COACHES will replace trains on the Swan Hill line for part of the journey on June 24 and 25 due to Metro Tunnel works. Coaches…
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Deal adds up for education entrepreneur
A FORMER Kerang maths teacher’s sums have added up after selling his education technology company in a deal reportedly worth about $40 million. Andrew Spitty…
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Victorian bushfire season could start early
THERE could be an early start to the bushfire season with a drier and warmer-than-average winter forecast. The state’s south-west saw above-average rainfall in autumn…
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Water tips for brokers, solicitors
GOULBURN-Murray Water and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action are inviting brokers and solicitors to an online forum on Friday, June 16. It…
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Childcare facility in Cohuna dealt a ‘body blow’
GANAWARRA Shire Council will “continue to advocate” for funding for a new childcare facility in Cohuna after missing out in the 2023/24 Victorian Budget. Member…
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Track winter reading and earn prizes
WINTER is a great time to get reading, and the Gannawarra Library Service is making it even more fun with the Warm Winter Read program.…
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Highest daily rainfall for June
KERANG and district recorded its highest ever daily rainfall for June on Wednesday, when evening thunderstorms pushed the tally over the previous record that had…
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Cheap rentals shrink
THE number of rental properties under $400 a week in Victoria’s north west has fallen almost 24 per cent over the last three years. Nationally,…
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Kerang SES members honoured for service
DESERVING members of the Kerang SES unit have had their hard work and service recognised at the Kerang SES Service Awards ceremony. Held at the…
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Dogs roaming off leash a bit ruff
DOG owners have been warned to be more responsible following reports of dogs roaming off leash across the Gannawarra Shire. The incidents have been reported…
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$90k to support women
WOMEN’S Health Loddon Mallee has distributed $90,000 in quick response flood recovery grants to help support local women. The lead agency for women’s health and…












