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Proposal to name lane after Norma Bennett
A “STAUNCH, tenacious, and fearless” supporter of Quambatook. That’s how locals fondly remember the late Norma Bennett in every conversation where her name is mentioned.…
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Mobile site maintenance
TELSTRA conducted maintenance on its mobile site that services Mystic Park which resulted in a reduction in Telstra mobile coverage between Friday and Sunday. The…
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Rural women can exercise in pool
THIS Girl Can ambassador Natalie Plant has been getting Manangatang women into the pool for mental and physical wellbeing at her water aerobics class for…
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Snake avoidance training for dogs
EVOLVE K9 Training Solutions trainer Brendon Gartside runs comprehensive snake avoidance training in Victoria’s mid-north region. Mr Gartside utilises live scent and sight training of…
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Keep your pets safe from snake bites
WHILE snake season has only just begun, the Border Veterinary Clinic team is already treating pets for snake bites. To keep your pet safe, the…
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Stalwart Bennett set to be honoured
QUAMBATOOK stalwart Norma Bennett could soon be honoured with the naming of a laneway. Gannawarra Council received a request from Quambatook Community Development Association for…
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New council elected
FIRST-time Gannawarra Council candidate Lisa Farrant has been swept into the chamber, securing the most votes in the council election. The councillor-elect joins incumbents Garner…
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Look out for grain trains
ROAD users during harvest are advised to exercise caution at level crossings, and while sharing the road with trucks and heavy vehicles. During this year’s…
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Searing heat signals fire dangers
THE first day of extreme heat and fire danger arrived on Wednesday, when the Gannawarra Shire sweltered. The Bureau of Meteorology recorded a maximum temperature…
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Alternative easements explored
THERE is an alternative easement to the preferred route at Tragowel following feedback from landholders willing to host the infrastructure on their land. Transmission Company…
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Repairs begin on flood damaged roads
WORK to repair Gannawarra Council-managed sealed roads damaged during the 2022 floods began last week. Repairs along Benjeroop-Tresco Road started on Wednesday. “Council welcomes confirmation…
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Officers honoured
LOCAL police officers were recognised for their service to their communities at the Swan Hill Police Service Area awards presentation. Kerang Acting Senior Sergeant Joshua…
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