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Sun power advocacy vindicated
A LONG-TERM solar electricity purchase deal signed for Victoria’s first large-scale solar project has vindicated Gannawarra Shire Council’s advocacy for this form of renewable energy. Development…
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Leadership potential supported
TWO Gannawarra Shire residents are among 30 community leaders from across nine shires taking part in the Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program.Cohuna district resident, Jan…
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1727 books for 100 children
CHILDREN across the Shire of Gannawarra have read 1727 books as part of the Summer Reading Program run by Gannawarra Library Service.Gannawarra mayor, Brian Gibson…
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Family abattoir to close
THE McGillivray Abattoir at Gunbower will close its doors this time next week after 60 years of operation. The closure will result in significant job losses and leave…
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Car rolled: woman hurt
A WOMAN was trapped upside down in over overturned car for about 30 minutes before being freed on Thursday night.The woman, aged in her 40s,…
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Tigers’ pride on show
KERANG embraced the pride of Tigerland on Monday as six Richmond footballers visited the town as part of the Australian Football League’s community camps program.…
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Crumbling hall demolished
THE Koondrook Memorial Hall is no more, with demolishers moving in this week to raze the crumbling building to the ground.The hall committee of management…
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Approaching century prompts reunion lunch
AT least six decades have passed since a beauty consultant began selling her products at a Cohuna pharmacy.Kay Coy endeared herself to the staff at…
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Temporary bridge soon
PILING work has commenced on the temporary bridge between Koondrook and Barham. Piles are being driven into the river bed from the Barham side, while work…
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Council backs wardens
THE new bridge over the Loddon River at Benjeroop will sit 500 millimetres higher over the waterway than the former structure. Gannawarra Shire Council made the…
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Top citizens honoured
JULIE Davey has joined the select ranks of the Gannawarra Shire’s most esteemed citizens. The tireless community worker was named Citizen of the Year at…
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National pride on show
RESIDENTS showed their pride in being Australian yesterday, with a number of celebrations held to mark the anniversary of one of the nation’s key milestones.…










