News
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Funding flows through
COMMUNITIES throughout the Gannawarra shire are starting to benefit from funding provided by the federal government’s drought communities programme – extension. Council is eligible to…
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Silo cinema rainbow screening
A SPECIAL screening at the silo cinema later this year will celebrate rainbow pride in the the shire. Northern District Community Health (NDCH) recently secured…
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Storm lashes border towns
A SEVERE storm lashed the district on Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that brought down tree branches and more Mallee dust. Both the…
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SHOCK EXIT
MONTHS of angst have culminated in the resignation of councillors Sonia Wright and Mark Arians from Gannawarra Shire Council. The respective former Yarran and Patchell…
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Peace be with you
Margaret Bartram, lay preacher, Kerang Uniting Church FOR most people Christmas is a time for great celebrations, with family gatherings and work and community functions.…
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New locals welcomed to the den
THREE long-term Kerang residents are now officially locals according to the town’s Lions Club, which bestowed the status on Greg and Cheryl Gin and Faye…
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A thanks to our firies
Pam Scott, Uniting Church Kerang A SERVICE of thanksgiving for the Kerang Fire Brigade was well attended at the Uniting Church in Kerang on January…
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Quamby celebrates Aussie Day pride
THERE was a good turnout at the Quambatook Australia Day breakfast on Sunday, with drillers from the Goschen mineral sands project and visitors to the…
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Poor water quality leaves bad taste
WATER quality at Leitchville, Cohuna and Gunbower as well as Echuca has deteriorated as a result of weather conditions, Coliban Water has advised. “Prolonged dry…
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Evening Australia Day ceremony at Leitchville
LEITCHVILLE held its traditional evening Australia Day ceremony, with Australia Day Ambassador Dr Peter Langkamp the speaker. That followed on from Dr Langkamp’s morning appearance…
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Cohuna garage sale a hit with shoppers
COHUNA’S streets were busy with bargain hunters on Australia Day, as locals and visitors honed in on places listed on the Cohuna Town Garage Sale…
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Plans still flying ahead
WORK to develop an updated business plan for the Cohuna airport is underway, according to aviation club president Andrew Gibbs. “First we’re working on the…