News
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Head-on collision
A DRIVER of a small hatchback was airlifted to Melbourne with critical injuries after a head-on collision with a large tipper truck last Tuesday on…
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Farrant leads council vote
FIRST-time Gannawarra Shire candidate Lisa Farrant appears set to have a seat in the chamber. The Koondrook resident and qualified podiatrist was atop the council…
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Out of the box relief thinking
KERANG Neighbourhood House has 70 disaster management boxes to give out to local businesses and farmers to better prepare the flood-prone area for emergencies. “A…
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Be prepared: Fire risks reduced
GANNAWARRA Council has said it’s ready for the 2024/25 fire season, with the reduction of potential fire risks on public and private properties. “We all…
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Pools to open November 11
THE Kerang and Cohuna outdoor pools are being prepared for the 2024/25 season, which begins on November 11. “More than 30,000 visitors spent time at…
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Speak up on ambos
MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has urged people to make submissions to an inquiry into the performance, workplace culture, and procurement practices of Ambulance…
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Live music funds for Charlton
LIVE music in the Mallee is receiving funding to keep local music fans engaged through the Australian Government’s Revive Live program. The funding is being…
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Rebrand a wrong turn: Walsh
THE decision to rebrand Regional Roads Victoria won’t impact the delivery of “high standards of work”, according to the State Government. RRV was established in…
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Clever butterflies in trouble
IT’S the kind of story that is so remarkable it could only exist in nature. It’s about a butterfly, an ant, and one very specific…
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Let’s talk about weather
HORTICULTRALIST, garden designer, writer and broadcaster Millie Ross as well as seasonal risk agronomist Dale Grey will headline two community events next month as part…
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Floating islands to be turtles’ happy place
YOU have heard of Love Island; well, this is one better. It’s Turtle Island, and the only things voted off are foxes. The North Central…
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Walsh acts on state border confusion
STATE borders shouldn’t be limitations, according to Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh. Mr Walsh recently held talks with Victorian cross-border commissioner Brett Davis to…