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Border officer wanted
THE search has begun for Victoria’s next cross border commissioner. The role is responsible for promoting the interests of border residents, resolving issues and developing…
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Hit with electoral bill
GANNAWARRA Shire ratepayers have been hit with a $60,000 bill for an electoral structure review. An electoral representation advisory panel completed a review of the council’s…
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Summer of fun
THE region’s social calendar is heating up, thanks to funding from the Gannawarra Shire Council Community Grants Program and the municipality’s Flood Recovery Program. Sixteen…
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Council sells V/Line tickets
V/LINE tickets are now available at Gannawarra Shire Council’s Kerang Customer Service Centre. The council was recently awarded a contract to operate the service, ensuring…
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Smith calls for ‘direction’
GANNAWARRA Council faced a choice of leadership that was more crucial than ever, Cr Garner Smith said before the mayoral vote. “I believe the potential…
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Day for paddle steamer heritage
KOONDROOK’S paddlesteamer heritage was celebrated late last month to coincide with the centenary of PS Alexander Arbuthnot – the last paddlesteamer to be built at…
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Celebration of people
A SMALL subcommittee worked tirelessly to research the history of the town and its paddlesteamers. Mr Chick said the exercise, with help from the Barham…
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Cheers to good service
SPORTING clubs across the Gannawarra are now better equipped for the responsible service of alcohol. Some 30 people have received their Responsible Serving of Alcohol…
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Community faces ‘serious challenges’ says new mayor
GANNAWARRA Shire’s new mayor, Cr Ross Stanton, has committed to “steady and reliable leadership”. Cr Stanton was elected at last Tuesday’s mayoral vote, five votes…
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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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