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Flood map funds flow
THE Victorian Government has announced a flow of funds to fast-track more flood studies so communities can prepare for future disasters. The government said $22.2…
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On road to recovery after floods
FLOOD-damaged roads are slowly being restored by Murray River Council. After a period of extensive assessments, Murray River Council’s infrastructure team has identified more than…
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Gannawarra Shire backs high voltage opportunity
GANNAWARRA Shire Council has endorsed a proposed realignment of the contentious VNI West route, which would construct new high-capacity electricity transmission lines through the Gannawarra.…
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Symbolic smoke clears the air
GANNAWARRA Shire Council paused to acknowledge the importance of National Reconciliation Week last Tuesday with a community celebration event. Now into its 27th year, NRW…
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All go as Shire bucks growth trend
GANNAWARRA Shire’s projected population is bucking the statewide trend, with council warned to prepare for future urban growth. The growth is being driven by the…
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Tribute to region’s former CFA operations manager
THE Country Fire Authority’s acting chief officer has paid tribute to the region’s former operations manager who died last month after a brave cancer fight.…
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Funding on fairway but awaiting arrival
KERANG golfers have finally scored a hole in one, with the Victorian Government’s election commitment for irrigation improvements at the local course budgeted. Labor promised…
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Bridge works delay traffic
MOTORISTS should allow an extra 20 minutes travel time while repair works are carried out on the Barham-Koondrook bridge. Lighting and the walkway will be…
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All abilities play space officially opened
THE new all abilities play space and Changing Places facility in Kerang was officially opened on Saturday. Coinciding with the Kerang Community Market at Atkinson…
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Telstra shutdown for upgrade frustrates users
KERANG residents last week took to social media to vent frustrations about mobile service disruptions while Telstra’s mobile station was upgraded to boost coverage. The…
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Budget ‘carefully considered’: Mayor
AS revenue streams tighten, Murray River Council has had to balance community needs with the financial resources available when it adopted its draft 2023-24 budget…
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Victorian property owners get budget slug
BIG businesses, holiday-home owners and landlords will be asked to foot the bill for the Victorian Government’s COVID-19 debt, as part of a 10-year fiscal…
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