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Rural councils supported
RURAL and regional councils in Victoria will get a much-needed funding boost, thanks to a change in the way Financial Assistance Grants are decided. Minister…
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Water ‘report card’ shows improvement
WATER for the environment is currently “making the grade” according to the Murray–Darling Basin Authority, while Koondrook remains under environmental pressure. The latest report card…
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New doctor has long-term plan
KERANG’S newest doctor plans to stay long-term in the town and hopes to become an Australian citizen early next year. Dr Tobi Kupoluyi, started work…
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Scam complaints hit all-time high
SCAM calls claiming to be the Australian National Broadband Network have risen substantially in 2019. Now the real NBN Co have announced that on average,…
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Share shop success
The Quambatook District Share Shop has had much success in recent months. Having officially opened in January, it continues to expand its range of goods…
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Workshop for dads
THE role fathers play in the development of children will be explored during a free workshop at Kerang next month (September). The Gannawarra Library Service…
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Swift action saves a life
KERANG resident Allan Tarr is alive today because his son, Darren, is “the type of boy who’d have a go,” Allan and his wife, Lynette,…
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Shop Local – it’s a win-win
KERANG retailers are going all out to provide bargains at their end of financial year Shop Local campaign.The promotion will culminate today with a draw…
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Road safety initiatives for Cohuna
REGIONAL Roads Victoria is working on potential road safety initiatives for Cohuna, based on feedback it received from community members at a May 16 road…
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Firewood season closing
THE Autumn 2019 firewood collection season will close across Victoria on Sunday.Forest Fire Management Victoria’s acting Murray Goldfields district manager, Adrian Parker, said from June…
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$10m shire projects
GANNAWARRA Shire Council will spend more than $10 million in capital works projects across the shire following the adoption of its draft budget.Council’s key financial…
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Puppets teaching wisdom
IN the coming puppet show ‘The Owl’s Apprentice’, a young bird named Poot Poot is sent to school to become wise but along the way…