News
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Aged care milestone
MAJOR structural works are now complete on the new public aged care facility in Cohuna, with the internal fit-out now progressing alongside the building’s façade.…
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Rate debate
GANNAWARRA Shire Council has doubled down on its opposition to the controversial Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund as rates notices are on their way to…
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Online safety alert for parents
PARENTS in the region are being urged to have conversations with their children about online safety, particularly when it comes to sharing or receiving explicit…
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Making headspace for teammates
WITH the fifth bi-annual headspace Round completed, headspace Swan Hill has imparted the message that clubs and communities are stronger together. The round took headspace…
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Calls for council face-to-face
GANNAWARRA Shire residents want to engage with councillors and staff via in-person opportunities, including at community events and pop-up sessions. That’s according to feedback the…
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Audio books available for free
GANNAWARRA Library Service members can access another free, user friendly eAudiobook resource. uLibrary, which enables access to more than 1100 eAudiobooks, is now free to…
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The keeping place
THE Yung Balug Museum in Boort will soon open a new showing space for all to learn about local Aboriginal culture and history. It is…
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Spotlight on council staff turnover
A RECENT graph published by Council Watch Victoria collating council staff turnover rates has stirred interest in online groups. The graph shows the Gannawarra Shire…
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Tradition celebrated
HUNDREDS took to the streets to celebrate the Kerang and District Book Parade. Hayley Steele, one of the event organisers, said it had now become…
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Tyrrell concerned over Gunbower environmental water
THE Victorian Water Minister has been urged to tour Gunbower State Forest over claims environmental water is impacting vegetation, but an official report card says…
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Heritage geared for the family
KERANG Museum is hosting its heritage celebration next weekend in what is set to be their most family-orientated event to date. Museum volunteer Peter Roberts…
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REZs require ‘very small fraction’ of land
ONLY a “very small fraction” of the land within Renewable Energy Zones will be needed to host energy generation, according to VicGrid’s Victorian Transmission Plan…