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Lucy Williams

External upgrades poised for Murrabit school

MURRABIT Group School principal Greg Adams is excited about upcoming outdoor renovations after receiving more than $24,000 from the Victorian government The school will use the funds from the Minor Capital Works Fund to repair outdoor surfaces...

11 Jun 2021

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Concerning health predicaments in the Murray region

MURRAY region residents face higher avoidable death rates, poorer cancer survival rates and lower life expectancy than our city counterparts, according to a recent report. Murray Primary Health Network (PHN) last month published the first edition of...

11 Jun 2021

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Push for extra childcare for Cohuna gathers momentum

Gannawarra Council will investigate more childcare options in Cohuna after an agreement was reached at its April meeting. Cr Keith Link said there was a “pressing” need for day care options, with some local residents saying the...

27 Apr 2021

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Drivers arrive revived and alive

LUCY WILLIAMSMORE than 440 cups of tea, coffee and milo were served to hundreds of travellers passing through Kerang during the Easter long weekend. The Lions Club of Kerang and Kerang SES unit staged their popular Driver Reviver site at Atkinson...

13 Apr 2021

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Easter treat for shire

THE Easter holiday weekend brought some much-needed business to the Gannawarra shire after an abysmal 12 months. Bower Tavern publican Jamie Williams said they were “inundated” in Cohuna.“We did very well,“ Mr Williams said. “There were...

12 Apr 2021

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Safe season on field and road

LUCY WILLIAMSTHE Transport Accident Commission (TAC) will handball selected grassroots football and netball clubs up to $10,000 in funding for promoting road safety within their communities. Eligible teams will have the opportunity to take a slice...

06 Apr 2021

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Bitumen bandits

LUCY WILLIAMS POLICE are warning the public to remain vigilant when engaging workers after a spate of questionable works in the region. “Police have concerns for community members engaging persons offering to seal driveways with bitumen in the...

06 Apr 2021

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Hanging with pride

LUCY WILLIAMS THE Kerang Rotary Easter art show was an “amazing success” with records broken in entries, attendance and sales, according to event coordinator Jenny Kelly. A total 457 pieces were entered in the long weekend show, and Ms Kelly and her...

06 Apr 2021

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Water loss worries

THE Central Murray Environmental Floodplains Group (CMEFG) claims 360,000 megalitres of Victorian water will come out of the Goulburn and Murray system due to floodplain harvesting. The group said these changes would take place in the...

06 Apr 2021

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Hee-haw many he saw

LUCY WILLIAMSPYRAMID Hill locals are calling for a memorial to the town’s late donkey, Zac. The 36-year-old animal died from old age on January 31, having suffered from arthritis for several months. More than 100 residents and long-term visitors to...

06 Apr 2021

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Oswin shares his artistic wisdom

GANNAWARRA Shire Council is partnering with renowned local artist Paul Oswin in hosting three watercolour and charcoal natural portraits workshops. The sessions will take place in Cohuna, Kerang and...

06 Apr 2021

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Gaps in certain roles at Kerang SES

THE Kerang SES unit is on the lookout for more helping hands to expand their 20-member team. The 11 women and eight men volunteers are keen for newbies, with junior membership also available for those 15 years and above. The diverse...

06 Apr 2021