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Hauling more lifesaving devices
PUBLIC halls around Gannawarra now have access to lifesaving defibrillators thanks to council and federal government funding. Council recently used funds from its $2 million…
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Gradual sight changes in 40s and 50s
IF you’re heading into your 40s and 50s, you can expect to notice gradual changes in your vision that are a perfectly normal part of…
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King of the parks
COHUNA residents are benefiting from the redevelopment of Kings Park, which opened to the public on June 25. Developed following months of engagement with the…
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Dot and Donald celebrate 60 years of marital bliss by recreating 1961 wedding photo
WHEN asked how a couple manages to get along 60 years into marriage, Dot McIntosh laughs and says, “you don’t!” “Of course we argue, that’s…
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Former student gives back to Kerang South Primary School
GENEROUS local lads Brad Cummings and Mick McKenzie came to present new football goal post covers to the school as a way of giving back…
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Beefed-up police presence on the border
A BEEFED-up police presence will target travellers from NSW COVID-19 hot spots after the NSW Government announced a two-week lockdown on Saturday. Victoria Police yesterday…
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‘The Big Cohuna’ signs on with the Dockers
KEY forward Josh Treacy will keep kicking goals in purple after he re-signed with Fremantle until at least the end of the 2023 season. Drafted…
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Councillor wants restrictions proportionate to geography
COUNCILLOR Garner Smith says the blanket approach to statewide Covid lockdowns is “unreasonably harsh” on people living in regional communities. The Yarran Ward councillor moved…
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Tender approved to start work on children’s centre expansion
AS Gannawarra’s early childhood education service expands, so does its infrastructure. Local builder David Knight Building Services has been selected as the successful tender to…
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Local waste contractor awarded tender exension
A LOCAL waste and recycling company has been awarded the tender to continue Gannawarra shire’s kerbside collection. Council manager of operational services Brenton Hall said…
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Councillor forced to defend her allowance
COUNCILLORS have voted on their own pay cheques, with one forced to defend her existing allowance. Council voted, as per the recommendation, to set the…
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Financial reprieve extended in face of uncertainty
GANNAWARRA ratepayers and business owners will continue to be given rate reprieve. Councillors agreed unanimously last week to extend the hardship policy’s operations until a…