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Activating local towns
INNOVATION across the Mallee region will be highlighted by the Small Towns, Big Difference symposium in Charlton next month. Hosted by Mallee Regional Partnership and…
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Licences to go digital
CARRYING a wallet could soon be a thing of the past, with the Victorian Government accelerating towards a digital driver’s licence. The government this month…
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Volunteers lift flood fix effort
LINGERING flood impacts are still taking their toll on many across the Gannawarra region, particularly farmers. That’s why Queensland-based charitable organisation Rural Aid visited last…
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Furore over Gannawarra Council meeting’s minutes
MORE war of words erupted at a recent Gannawarra Council meeting, with Cr Keith Link upset that an official warning given to him at the…
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Renewables link anger builds
A CONTROVERSIAL transmission line project is a step closer after a State Government minister signed off on an order for its development. Energy and Resources…
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It’s been a dry end to a cool May
IT has been drier and cooler in the Gannawarra region so far in May. The gauges have collected just 9.4mm this month, well below the…
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Walsh prepares to tackle tough path
LOCAL politician Peter Walsh has been through some serious ups – and downs – during his 20-plus years in the political trenches of Victorian politics.…
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Please explain, says electoral commission
DID you remember to vote in last year’s Victorian election? If not, the Victorian Electoral Commission would like an explanation. The VEC urges Victorians to…
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Poverty help falls short
MALLEE Family Care has welcomed the recent announcements in the federal budget, but said more needed to be done to address poverty in the region.…
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Rural Aid to help with flood recovery
QUEENSLAND-based charitable organisation Rural Aid will visit the Gannawarra Shire next week to assist with flood recovery efforts. Around 40 volunteers will be based at…
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Gannawarra Municipal Flood Recovery Plan maps way forward
IMMEDIATE and longer term priority actions have been developed in a new plan to help guide the Gannawarra Shire’s recovery from last year’s floods. Gannawarra…
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Gannawarra care service interest shown
NOT-for-profit health service Northern District Community Health has expressed a desire to take on the delivery of Gannawarra Council’s community care services. The council is…












