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Confusion over water restrictions
Stage 1 Water restrictions were recently introduced for Lower Murray Water customers in urban areas of Kerang, Koondrook, Murrabit and Mystic Park. For both automatic…
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Councillors question motive
GANNAWARRA Shire councillors Sonia Wright and Mark Arians, who at last month’s meeting were the subject of a surprise motion calling for the appointment of…
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Inspired by gratitude
A RECENT lesson on gratitude and happiness at Kerang South Primary prompted a book drive for charity, initiated by a student. After the lesson, which…
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Australia Day awards
Residents have until 9am on Monday to submit nominations for Gannawarra Shire Council’s 2020 Australia Day Awards. Presented annually as part of Australia Day celebrations,…
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Cohuna pool meeting
COHUNA Progress Association will hold a meeting to discuss plans for the swimming pool next month. The Cohuna pool has serious structural issues, evidence of…
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Not just the beauty that surrounds us
We take so much for granted these days and maybe only occasionally do we consider how amazing it is that the sun rises each morning…
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Budding artists inspired
AN owl, a magpie, a kingfisher and a cockatoo are among the birds being created in art class by students at Murrabit Group School. The…
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Providing a helping hand
KERANG and District Community Centre is giving away fresh fruit and vegetables over the festive season. Donated fresh food, vouchers for meat and bread and…
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Author returns
Renowned Australian author, Darry Fraser will return to the Gannawarra Shire next week to promote her new book, The Good Woman of Renmark. In what…
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Police beat
SPEEDING A 48-year-old WOMAN was arrested and charged with traffic offences after she was intercepted travelling at 177km/hr on Koondrook-Barham Road on Sunday. ALCOHOL THEFT…
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Advocating for rate relief
Gannawarra Shire Council has written to Premier Daniel Andrews advocating for rate relief to be provided to farmers and small businesses in drought declared local…
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Protecting local turtle species
LAKE Charm Primary School had a positive experience with turtles recently. Last month the school hosted a visit from conservation group Turtles Australia, which offered…