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Protecting turtles
PROTECTING turtles in our region has become a priority for the Victorian government, recently announcing they will provide more than $7000 to help restore and…
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Novelty event raises much-needed funds
The second edition of the Man and Woman of the Lake was held at Kangaroo Lake Caravan Park recently, raising funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.…
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Complaint definition causes confusion
GANNAWARRA Shire is among the least transparent of Victorian councils in handling complaints, a recently released Ombudsman’s report suggests. While the report showed Victoria’s 19…
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Managing water remains difficult
WHILE claiming to avoid more mass fish kills this summer, water minister David Littleproud remained adamant that “until it rains” managing water, would remain difficult.…
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Prayers that saved a nation
One of my favourite planes to observe at the biennial Avalon Air Show is the Spitfire. It became one of Britain’s most potent weapons as…
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Murray Water market inquiry
FARMERS and irrigators in the district are being urged to share their thoughts on the current Murray Darling basin water markets. The Australian Competition and…
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Rescue attempt
I’d noticed this bloke struggling for a few days in some snags near the Murrabit boat ramp last week, so on Thursday I launched the…
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Funding for show upgrades
SHOW societies in the Mallee are encouraged to apply for funding to help with the upgrading, maintaining, buying or building of new showground infrastructure and…
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Australia Day nominations open
Nominations are open for Gannawarra Shire Council’s 2020 Australia Day Awards. Presented annually as part of Australia Day celebrations, Gannawarra Shire Council mayor Lorraine Learmonth…
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Pool push
MEMBERS of the community continue to push for “concrete answers” in regards to receiving a new and improved Cohuna Swimming pool for the benefit of…
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Soaring road toll
LIVES lost on Victorian roads this year to date have reached a staggering 218 deaths, well surpassing the total of last year’s road toll. Last…