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Flood hot spots identified
GANNAWARRA Shire Council has identified more than 40 projects that would help improve its urban stormwater network during future flooding events. A report on how…
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Land purchase perfect for Grammar
A BLOCK of land and historic homestead in Gunbower has been snapped up by Moama Anglican Grammar. “It’s particularly exciting in terms of the possibilities…
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Anger over hunt go-ahead
A KERANG wildlife warrior says the Victorian Government has “buckled at the knees” by allowing recreational duck shooting to continue. The government has confirmed duck…
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Speakers to inspire women
INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day will be celebrated in the Gannawarra next month with a breakfast and a panel of inspiring local guest speakers. The council, in…
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Council staff get cooking
GANNAWARRA Council personnel have volunteered to cook prepared meals for residents. Mayor Ross Stanton joined chief executive Geoff Rollinson, director of community wellbeing Paul Fernee…
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Council website easier to navigate with refresh
GANNAWARRA Council’s website has been refreshed to make it easier to navigate. “As residents and visitors continue to incorporate digital technology into their everyday lives,…
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O’Rourke remembered
FORMER North Melbourne player Ernest Thomas O’Rourke has died at the age of 97. He had been the club’s oldest living player. O’Rourke first debuted…
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Bus plan rolls out
THE need for connections to the broader public transport system has been cited in a report commissioned by the Cohuna Community Bus committee. Serving the…
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Wards wiped off map in Gannawarra Shire
GANNAWARRA Shire residents will elect seven councillors in an unsubdivided structure at this year’s council elections. Local Government Minister Melissa Horne has accepted the recommendation…
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Station staff ruled out
V/LINE has ruled out a return of staff to Kerang Railway Station. Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh last week said the busy transport hub…
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Lake brings crowd out of their shells
THE inaugural Lake Meran Festival on Sunday attracted a huge crowd, estimated to be between 500 and 1000 people who came from far and wide.…
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Water ‘safe to drink’
BOTTLED water is flying off the shelves in Kerang as monitoring continues in the town’s water supply after reports of unfamiliar taste and odour. Lower…