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New cricket facilities
CRICKETERS at two Gannawarra Shire-based cricket clubs will benefit from new training facilities. Mayor Lorraine Learmonth opened new cricket nets at the Cohuna and Leitchville…
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Councils call for fairer implementation of the basin plan
The Murray Darling Basin Plan is not delivering fair outcomes and Victorian communities have lost patience according to the Murray River Group of Councils, which…
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Pirates prepare to rock the boat
ST JOSEPH’S Primary School students in Kerang have been very busy this term rehearsing for their whole school musical production Don’t Rock the Boat. Don’t…
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POWER IN NUMBERS
FIGHTING to gain the attention of Australia’s government and society, more than 3000 farmers banded together at Tocumwal last week, in what was described as…
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Council questioned over conflict of interest
GANNAWARRA Shire Council has been questioned over the transparency of their meetings, especially when it comes to dealing with conflict of interest issues. At council’s…
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Operation Argus targets road safety
HEAVY Vehicle Unit police nabbed a speeding driver travelling 38 kilometres over the speed limit in Ravenswood on Sunday morning as part of Operation Argus.…
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Pianos set to liven up Kerang
THREE donated pianos from the district are being painted by local artists for an upcoming event which will be held by the Kerang traders. Paul…
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Pampering promotes wellbeing
PAMPERING and taking time out to care for their own health was on the table for around 20 women who took part in the Mallee…
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Cultural convention
Students from Kerang, Leitchville and Lake Charm celebrated Indonesian culture while staying in the heart of the Mallee on Friday. The students embraced the opportunity…
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With World Suicide Prevention Day
With World Suicide Prevention Day held today and R U OK? day held this Thursday, The Gannawarra Times asked the community what they like to…
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Heritage explored at museum opening
DESPITE bad weather, Heritage Day at Kerang on Saturday was a success. Organisers said there was a steady crowd throughout the day and takings were…
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Covenant ensures future protection
LOCAL graziers Andy and Judy McGillivray are putting legal protections on their properties to ensure the critically endangered bird, the Plains-wanderer, has a forever home.…