News
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Shire land values rise
PROPERTY values within the Shire of Gannawarra have increased by an average of between 4.84 per cent and 9.81 per cent according to data provided…
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Accreditation for caring role
STAFF at Baptcare’s Northaven aged care residential home at Kerang have been told that they should be proud of the care and support they provide…
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Missing 10 years: Krystal Fraser mystery
POLICE say an investigation is continuing into the disappearance of Pyramid Hill woman Krystal Fraser a decade ago, with a reward of $100,000 still on…
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Huge electricity storage battery
THE installation of the giant electricity storage battery at Gannawarra Solar Farm near Kerang was celebrated on Friday.Victoria’s Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change,…
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Finance challenges for shires
LOCAL councils representing relatively small populations face extra challenges in generating sufficient revenue.Both Gannawarra Shire Council and Loddon Shire Council are forced to rely heavily…
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Timber stalwart honoured
MORE than three decades of committed service to the sustainable timber industry has been rewarded with sawmill manager Paul Madden being recognised in the Queen’s…
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Bittern benefits from wetlands
IT’S a bird that is a key part of Australia’s culture and mythology, but most people don’t even know what it looks like.The stories surrounding…
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New member leads Lions
THE Lions Club of Leitchville’s newest member, Rob Towart is now its leader. Mr Towart said he had to “earn my wings” after he was…
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Musical triple treat
SINGER Gavin Chatelier brings his ‘Love Songs and Gospel Favorites’ to Cohuna this Saturday and Sunday. He’ll capture the essence of performers as wide ranging…
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Singers share their songs
RESIDENTS at Pyramid Hill’s Respect Aged Care home have been treated to a performance by the recently formed Kerang Singing Group. The informal group consisted…
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Timber leader recognised
THE managing director of Koondrook’s 130-year-old sawmill, Paul Madden has been honoured for his service to primary industry and to the community of the Riverina.Mr…
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A lot to give…
“I’M a person who feels like I’ve got a lot to give and a lot to do,” says Melanie Lane, the Kerang co-ordinator of Mallee…