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Echuca flood inquiry public hearing
GANNAWARRA Shire Mayor Charlie Gillingham and chief executive Geoff Rollinson will appear at a flood inquiry public hearing in Echuca on Thursday. The pair will…
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Urban growth strategy document praised
GANNWARRA Shire’s urban growth strategy has been praised as a high-level marketing document by councillor Garner Smith. The council endorsed the strategy last week, to…
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Report questions road maintenance budget
STATE-managed roads in the Gannawarra Shire, many unrepaired almost a year after flooding, are among the worst in Victoria, a newspaper has reported. The Herald…
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Play areas upgraded
PLAY spaces at two Council-managed children’s centres have been updated thanks to State Government funding. Work at the Cohuna and District Preschool Centre and Gannawarra…
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Hit looks likely for duck hunting
DUCK hunting could be banned in Victoria as early as next year, according to reports. The reports suggest a parliamentary inquiry is set to recommend…
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Vets recall Vietnam scars
ORGANISERS of the Kerang Vietnam Veterans’ Day ceremony, marking the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of troops from South Vietnam, were pleased with the turnout.…
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AWMA FloodFree barriers on market
Michael Lloyd A COHUNA-based business has designed and developed a range of flood barriers aimed at protecting homes and businesses. AWMA FloodFree recently visited Rochester…
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Heartfelt story of hidden wounds
THE widow of one Vietnam veteran hopes his hidden story can shine a light on soldiers’ mental struggles. Geoff Peacock was one of the first…
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Lights, reshuffle honoured
MURRAY River Council was recognised by industry peers at last week’s NSW local government awards ceremony. Council took home highly commended for Moama Lights in…
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Please explain Gunbower Forest flood, says council
GANNAWARRA Council wants to know why Gunbower Forest was flooded for the third consecutive year, directly after a major natural flood last year. A motion…
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Flood risk easing as caution advised
THE Bureau of Meteorology has advised that flood levels are easing along the Murray River at Barham, after warnings earlier this month about potential flooding.…
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Vietnam vets in front rank
VIETNAM Veterans’ Day this Friday marks a big milestone in the lives of Vietnam veterans and our nation’s military history This year is the 50th…
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