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Shining light on a silent disease
MARCH marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a national campaign dedicated to increasing understanding of one of the most challenging and often overlooked cancers affecting women.…
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KDH in good financial health
THE boss of Kerang District Health has dismissed claims by the Victorian Opposition it’s on “financial life support”. KDH was named as one of seven health services that was “cash-strapped”…
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Around the churches
Anglican St John's Anglican Church Kerang, Sunday, 1 March, 10am Morning Prayer with Di Tilley, followed by morning tea. Cohuna, Pyramid Hill. Boort Anglican Cooperating Parishes. Church times for Sunday,…
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Ricegrowers backs review
The Ricegrowers’ Association has welcomed the start of a 12‑week consultation on the Murray–Darling Basin Plan Review. RGA president Peter Herrmann said industry would take the time to consider the…
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Double the celebration
A CENTURY of stories, wisdom, and resilience was honoured at Respect’s Cohuna Village last week as two residents celebrated milestone birthdays. Merlyn Rowe, 101, and Phyllis Luck, 106, were honoured…
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Benham backs fire inquiry input
SUBMISSIONS to a Victorian Parliamentary committee's inquiry into the 2026 summer bushfires are now open, and a local politician is calling input from people in the region. Fires affected parts…
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Volunteers down to clean up
CLEAN Up Australia Day, the largest environmental movement in the country will return this Sunday. According to Clean Up Australia’s 2024 financial year Litter Report, a snapshot of litter collected…
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Questions over AI in basin review
THE Murray Darling Basin Authority has confirmed that generative AI is not being used in the processes to assess submissions to the current Murray-Caring Basin Plan review. Consultations for the…
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Fighting for survival
HUNDREDS gathered on the steps of parliament last week, including a strong contingent from the Gannawarra Shire, calling for an urgent and equitable increase in funding for neighbourhood houses. Pressure…
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Energy bill debate anger
A FIERY clash has erupted in State Parliament after the government abruptly moved to adjourn debate on an energy bill, sparking outrage from regional MPs who say their communities are…
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Ambo response times up
AMBULANCE performance in the Gannawarra local government area improved in the past year but remains well below the target response times. Paramedics attended 46.6 per cent of code 1 patients…