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Benham backs fire inquiry input
SUBMISSIONS to a Victorian Parliamentary committee’s inquiry into the 2026 summer bushfires are now open, and a local politician is calling input from people in…
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Volunteers down to clean up
CLEAN Up Australia Day, the largest environmental movement in the country will return this Sunday. According to Clean Up Australia’s 2024 financial year Litter Report,…
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Questions over AI in basin review
THE Murray Darling Basin Authority has confirmed that generative AI is not being used in the processes to assess submissions to the current Murray-Caring Basin…
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Fighting for survival
HUNDREDS gathered on the steps of parliament last week, including a strong contingent from the Gannawarra Shire, calling for an urgent and equitable increase in…
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Energy bill debate anger
A FIERY clash has erupted in State Parliament after the government abruptly moved to adjourn debate on an energy bill, sparking outrage from regional MPs…
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Ambo response times up
AMBULANCE performance in the Gannawarra local government area improved in the past year but remains well below the target response times. Paramedics attended 46.6 per…
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Celebrating International Women’s Day
THE Gannawarra region will join communities globally in celebrating International Women’s Day, with a free breakfast taking place in Kerang on Thursday, 5 March. Gannawarra…
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Living well together
AROUND 120 people attended the ‘Living Well Together’ launch at Northaven Baptcare, including suave rock-n-roll dancers. Living Well Together is a model of care developed…
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Flood betterment works proceed
WORK will occur throughout the Gannawarra in the coming months to upgrade Gannawarra Shire Council‑managed roads, drains and other infrastructure, reducing the risk of disruptions…
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Looking back at the year that was – October 2025
Tuesday, 7 October The Gannawarra Shire Council revealed their $1.7 million deficit was projected to worsen as outlined in their 10-year financial plan. While capital…
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Climate-hardy seedlings
DECORATIVE shrubs, trees and ground cover propagated, grafted and grown in Nyah have been designed to withstand harsh Mallee conditions. The centrepiece of the Calder…
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Shaping future waste services
GANNAWARRA Shire Council is asking residents how they are currently disposing or recycling their household waste as part of efforts to ensure future services meet…












