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Flanno for a farmer at Rulcify’s Gifts
ON Friday customers shopping at Rulcify’s Gifts might be wondering why employees are donning flannel shirts. The flannel shirts will be signalling that they are…
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Tradition was long time coming
THE inspiration to create a Father’s Day celebration actually grew from Mother’s Day. While the concept of a day to celebrate mothers was quickly embraced…
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Story of life on the river
MELBOURNE-based author and educator Cathy Hope has written several educational reference books for children and teachers – many of which were shortlisted for awards. It…
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Praise for council reconciliation plan
GANNAWARRA Council has been praised for its collaboration with local Indigenous Elders in working towards reconciliation. The council recently adopted the draft Gannawarra Reconciliation Action…
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Dog saves family from house fire
A KOONDROOK family’s dog has been hailed a hero after alerting its owners to a fire that destroyed their historic weatherboard home. Emergency services were…
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Pooling resources top of list for Koondrook
KOONDROOK was the centre of attention at last month’s Gannawarra Shire council meeting. The July ordinary meeting was held in Koondrook, and question time related…
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Children, babies welcomed to country
ABORIGINAL and Torres Strait Islander babies and children have been celebrated and “welcomed” with a smoking ceremony. On Wednesday, August 14, MDAS (Mallee District Aboriginal…
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Response to floods discussed with VICSES
RESPONSE and recovery efforts during the 2022 floods in the Gannawarra Shire was a key topic discussed between the council and Victorian State Emergency Service…
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Kerang couple’s Lotto toast
A KERANG couple asked if it was too early to raise a glass of champagne after becoming the region’s newest, instant millionaires. The couple, who…
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Flood report backed
GANNAWARRA Council says its will advocate for recommendations in a parliamentary inquiry into the October 2022 flood event to be actioned. The final 386-page report…
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Safety addressed with mobile coverage boost
SEVEN community hubs in the Gannawarra Shire have been given a boost with the installation of mobile phone signal technology. The council has worked with…
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Flood reflections now online
IMAGES that featured in the Gannawarra Flood Reflections Exhibition, which highlighted the community’s response to the 2022 floods, can now be viewed on the Gannawarra…
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