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Killer heat alert
EXTREME heat is a killer! More people have died during extreme heat than in any natural disaster. During the 2009 heatwave in Victoria 374 people died of…
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New promotional signs
UPDATED promotional signage is now on display in two prominent areas in Kerang to provide visitor information about the municipality.Gannawarra mayor, Cr Brian Gibson said…
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Prayer out, council declares
GANNAWARRA Shire Council has broken with tradition and replaced its opening meeting prayer with an opening declaration.Council agreed to the change behind closed doors in…
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Dodging disaster
A WOMAN who was allegedly drunk and speeding behind the wheel had to be thrown behind bars after she became aggressive towards police on New…
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73 years together
RALPH Sutton used to ride a bike 12 miles to see his sweetheart.More than seven decades later, Mr Sutton does not regret his courting efforts.”It…
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Alcohol use survey plea
GUNBOWER district residents have the chance to win a $1000 travel voucher by participating in a community survey on experiences of alcohol use in the…
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Keeping your cool…
LOCAL swimming pools were popular refuges from the heat on Saturday, as the mercury climbed toward 40 degrees Celsius.Hours were extended to 9pm at the…
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Lake fish deaths investigation
UPDATE, Wednesday, January 11, 2017:ENVIRONMENT Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is currently investigating a fish death incident at Lake Meran, in Kerang following a report it…
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Diverse wonderland
THE wetlands of Gunbower Island are a unique and diverse wonderland of water birds, wildlife and aquatic plants. They have been recognised as Wetlands of…
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Water rejuvenates popular lake
THE Loddon River flooding events of 2016 have proven restorative for Lake Meran, making it one of the region’s most popular spots during this holiday…
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HEAT HEALTH ALERT FOR MALLEE
The Chief Health Officer has issued a heat health alert to notify you of forecast extreme heat conditions at or above heat health temperature thresholds…
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More water, more ducks
MORE water in district wetlands are expected to provide vastly improved conditions for hunting wild ducks when the season opens in March.Ducks are already plentiful…
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