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Photographer’s bittersweet win
HUDDLED around the family television in Swan Hill, Michael Willson vividly recalls the 1990 AFL grand final, recording it on the VCR and later taking…
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Fruit flies head further south
AS Queensland fruit flies have continued to make their way further south into Victoria, horticulturalist Rob Pelletier has been helping communities protect their gardens from…
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Don’t let your campfire ruin everyone’s Grand Final weekend
THIS Grand Final long weekend is a great opportunity for holiday makers to relax and socialise around a campfire in the state’s parks and forests.…
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Get set for spring storms
Karli Farrell NOW is the time to prepare your homes and communities for possible spring storms, with the Bureau of Meteorology’s long-range forecast indicating severe…
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Impaired driving targeted
POLICE will be out on the roads around the state this weekend, as the combination of the AFL Grand Final, school holidays and long weekend…
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Milestone celebration for market
Kerang’s beloved monthly market is gearing up for a milestone celebration this weekend—but organisers warn it could be the last unless the community rallies behind…
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Weir upgrades take shape
Visitors to the Quambatook Weir are benefiting from improvements made possible by Gannawarra Shire Council and the State Government. Upgrades to the weir have been…
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Rural specialism the right prescription
RURAL generalism will now be recognised as a specialty field within general practice following approval by the Medical Board of Australia of a Commonwealth-funded joint…
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Wind farm to lodge permit
DRAFT scoping requirements for the Cannie wind farm Environmental Effects Statement are set to be finalised. Located around 25km west of Kerang and just south…
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Love is in the air for author visits
TWO renowned Australian romance authors will visit the region next month as part of Victorian Seniors Festival celebrations. The Gannawarra Library Service will host two…
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‘Hall stories’ and laughs
Peter Bannan FROM Netflix fame to local venues, Damian Callinan is turning the spotlight on the Gannawarra’s most treasured venues – its community halls. The…
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In the right lane
GANNAWARRA Shire Council’s work with the community to determine the name of an unnamed road east of Kerang’s central business district has been nominated for…