News
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Clarification
IN last week’s edition of Gannawarra Times, it was printed that Meagan Wood was secretary on the board of governance at Kerang Neighbourhood House. This…
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Transmission needed, AEMO says
EXPECTED investments in new generation, storage and transmission must be delivered on time and in full to maintain a reliable supply of electricity to homes…
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Council has say on water, energy, housing and funding
GANNAWARRA Shire Council will continue to advocate on major issues affecting residents, speaking in Canberra and Bendigo last week on water management, renewable energy, housing…
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Wind uproots trees
PEOPLE were urged on Monday to avoid unnecessary travel as strong winds continued to cause havoc across Victoria. The Kerang State Emergency Service unit responded…
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Strength in numbers for landholders
FARMERS have hit the pavement in Bendigo to advocate for their farms against the proposed Goshen mineral sands mine. The issue was one of many…
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Council nominations open soon
CANDIDATES in the upcoming local council elections are urged to use the Victorian Electoral Commission’s refreshed help guide to get their applications ready for submission.…
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State policies hit local levels of satisfaction
A GANNAWARRA councillor believes State Government policy imposed on locals is dragging community satisfaction down. Cr Garner Smith said his “theory” as to why the…
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Check out latest library technology
VISITORS to Kerang’s Sir John Gorton Library now have the option to check out books, DVDs, audiobooks or magazines using a self-loan desk. The desk,…
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Chance to make your mark on history
HISTORIANS have a chance to leave their mark with the 2024 Victorian Community History Awards now open for entries. There are 10 categories including best…
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Honest, reliable news vital for local communities
IN the first half of 2024, one-third of Australians accessed Facebook for news, a new study reveals. The finding contradicts Meta’s long-standing assertion that news…
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Energy rollout plan debate escalates
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster has urged landholders whose farms are “threatened” by the VNI West transmission project and proposed wind turbines in the Gannawarra…
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Strong wind, thunder as power knocked out
STRONG winds and thunderstorms late Sunday cut power to hundreds of homes in the Kerang and Swan Hill region. Uprooted trees and branches brought down…