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Peter Bannan

Work underway on water leak

A WATER leak has been detected in the elevated tank at the Cohuna Water Treatment Plant. A Coliban Water spokesperson said a leak was discovered at the base of the elevated tank on March 4.“We immediately began work to fix the leak,“ the spokesperson...

3 hours ago

News

Lack of comms cancelled fundraiser, MP says

MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh says the cancelled Cohuna Bridge to Bridge could have been staged with “simple communication”.As previously reported, the major annual community fundraiser, planned for March 2, was forced to cancel at the last...

3 hours ago

Politics

Budget ‘an election trick’

MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster has slammed the Federal Budget, saying it falls short on roads funding, health and cost-of-living pressures.“This is a tricky Budget from a tricky government that seeks to deflect blame for rivers of red ink while...

3 hours ago

News

Fire restrictions set to lift

FIRE restrictions will be eased in north west Victoria next week, with cooler nights and rain on the way. The fire danger period will lift at 1am on Monday, April 7 for the Buloke, Gannawarra and Swan Hill municipalities. North west region deputy...

16 hours ago

News

Library to host holiday fun

FAMILIES will be able to experience two weeks of activities next month as part of the Gannawarra Library Service’s school holiday program. Five free activities will be on offer between Tuesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 17 at the service’s...

28 Mar 2025

Farming and Environment

Reminder to secure livestock given dry conditions

RURAL residents in the Gannawarra Shire have been reminded to secure all livestock on their properties. With the municipality experiencing below-average rainfall during the first two months of the year, the council’s local laws team is concerned...

27 Mar 2025

Community

In the saddle for Murrabit rodeo

MURRABIT is gearing up for its first rodeo, with big crowds expected in the small Murray River town next month. Presented by Murrabit Football Netball Club in conjunction with Woodall Rodeo Productions, the rodeo will be held on Saturday, April 12...

27 Mar 2025

News

The Morning Rush and The Morning Crew to broadcast from Garden Park

ACE Radio’s popular breakfast programs are returning to the Gannawarra Shire this week. The Morning Rush and The Morning Crew will broadcast from Garden Park, Cohuna, on Friday from 6am-9am.“It is fantastic to welcome The Morning Rush and The...

27 Mar 2025

News

Police lament long weekend speeding

SWAN Hill police are exacerbated by the high number of speeding drivers in the Swan Hill region during the Labor Day long weekend. Swan Hill highway patrol officer-in-charge Sergeant Zac Bull said more than 100 fines were handed out by officers for...

26 Mar 2025

News

Do you know what this is?

A QUAMBATOOK resident took to the town’s community Facebook page last week curious about what she had discovered wedged in a tree branch. Allison O’Hagan captured what appeared to be an insect cocoon resembling a hessian sack. It was found...

26 Mar 2025

News

Medical pillar joins the Cohuna hospital

THE foundations of a healthy workforce are its people, so it was little wonder Cohuna District Hospital jumped at the chance to recruit Peter Jones soon after he retired. Mr Jones retired at the end of 2022 after 18 years as director of corporate...

25 Mar 2025

News

Council projects up for national nod

FOUR Gannawarra Council initiatives are in the running to be recognised as part of the 2025 National Awards for Local Government. Voting is now open for the publicly-decided awards, which are an annual celebration of local government achievements...

25 Mar 2025