News
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Back on tram track
In 1943 it was a shiny new Ford truck destined to service the transport needs of the Koondrook and Kerang townships, it has now returned…
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Lake Charm fire shut highway, burnt crops
POLICE are investigating a fire at Lake Charm that burned nearly 300 hectares of land on Friday. Emergency services were called at about 12.40pm to…
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Kerang hay fire will cost more than $1 million
FIREFIGHTERS have remained on the scene of a Kerang hay shed fire that started on Melbourne Cup day after strong winds caused the blaze to…
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Shire thanks care workers
Gannawarra Shire’s involvement in community care came to an end after 35 years at the end of October. The Council hosted a reception at the…
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Author Darry Fraser visits
A BESTSELLING Australian author is returning to the Gannawarra to take part in the Gannawarra Library Service’s popular Author Talks program. Darry Fraser will be…
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Williams steps up
Cohuna local Wade Williams has been appointed director of infrastructure and development at Gunnawarra Shire Council. In 2018 he joined the council as a project…
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Parking reminder
VISITORS to the central business districts within the Gannawarra Shire have been urged to adhere to parking restrictions, especially as Christmas nears. Timed parking arrangements…
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Pollen peak on the way
HAY fever and asthma sufferers face a “particularly challenging” late spring and early summer, as data reveals the earliest start to the pollen season in…
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Brigade’s day a real blast
IT may have been delayed for a year but the Cohuna Fire Brigade’s centenary was a huge success. The community came out in force to…
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October rain peters out after wet start
Gannawarra Shire recorded average rainfall and temperatures in October. The district recorded 38.6mm of rain last month, slightly above the 37.3mm long-term average. The bulk…
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Time to cut fire risk
MINIMISING the risk of fire is the responsibility of all residents across Gannawarra Shire as the fire danger period begins. The fire danger period began…
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Community bus review gets rolling
THE Cohuna and Leitchville communities are invited to contribute their thoughts about the future of the Cohuna Community Bus. Cohuna Community Bus Incorporated committee chairman…