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Heavy vehicle safety this harvest season
WITH millions of tonnes of grain and crops set to hit Victorian roads in coming weeks, Regional Roads Victoria (RRV) is asking drivers to to…
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In his own words: Alec Monk
Family history THE Monk family came from the north of Ireland in 1854. They were down country but a few of them gravitated up to…
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Firefighters extinguish Lalbert hay truck blaze
A POTENTIALLY disastrous grassfire was averted when firefighters extinguished a hay fire in a truck at Wandella late on Saturday. Kerang Fire Brigade captain Ramon…
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Cohuna water mains set for review
COLIBAN Water said on Friday it was assessing key water mains in Cohuna after a main burst in the town last week. Coliban said the…
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October rain enhances crops
OCTOBER rainfall offered the promise of enhancing grain crops while adding to the challenge of preparing hay. Kerang recorded 44.4mm for the month, bettering its…
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Leitchville community garden comes back to life
LEITCHVILLE’S community garden has had an overhaul and a new crop of plants is growing well. Garden enthusiast Wally Fehring said the first beetroot had…
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Fitness fans can jump for joy
GYM and fitness class managers were jumping with joy and relief following the weekend announcement they would be able to reopen from Wednesday. On Sunday…
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Kerang bike track plans push ahead
TWO new office bearers were elected when the Kerang Landcare Group held its annual general meeting on Wednesday. New vice-president Anne Thompson and treasurer Graeme…
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Firefighters stop blaze
GRASS fires in Kerang and Murrabit were quickly brought under control on last Thursday during a busy day for the region’s emergency services. A burnoff…
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Turtle thief
A BENDIGO man received a 12-month good behaviour bond last week after pleading guilty in the Bendigo Magistrates Court to charges relating to the illegal…
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Sunny prospect as pubs take it outdoors
JENNY DENTON HOSPITALITY businesses are set to have their capacity increased thanks to state government funding and the efforts of Gannawarra Shire Council. Premier Daniel…
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Watch the Gannawarra Murray & Patchell Ward candidates forum
Watch the combined Murray and Patchell ward council candidates forum held on Thursday, October 16. The forum started with each participant giving a short address…
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