editors-picks
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VCE students shine
DISTRICT students have excelled in their final year of secondary studies.Two young men are celebrating becoming academically first in their Year 12 class at their…
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Minor flood in Avoca River
A MINOR flood warning is being issued for the Avoca River in the Charlton area.The impact on downstream areas, including Quambatook, is currently unknown.A Flood Watch has…
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Erosion eating away at park
THE community is being rallied to support efforts to eliminating the eroding Lions Park foreshore at Kow Swamp.The current advocates of the popular picnic area…
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Pressure on water Ministers
WIDESPREAD pressure is being applied to the Federal Minister for Water, David Littleproud and four State counterparts to resist a proposal to take more water…
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Arts performances across the shire
SEVEN theatre performances will be presented across the Shire of Gannawarra next year in partnership with the community.Gannawarra mayor, Cr Lorraine Learmonth said that council…
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Historic bridge re-opened
MOTORISTS are now able to drive across the newly restored Murray River bridge linking the twin border towns of Barham and Koondrook bridge.Pedestrians also now…
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Time for me time
EXERCISE, relaxation, yoga, healthy food and beverages.They were the ingredients of a Time 4 Me event for the community ladies of the Mallee District Aboriginal…
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Severe weather warning: heavy rain forecast
THE Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rainfall over much of Victoria on Thursday.The warning applies to Central, South West, Northern…
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Tradition defies elements
A BRISK shower, flashes of lightning and an intermittent drizzle did not stop the traditional Community Carols event at Kerang on Sunday night.Rain eventually caused…
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Storm surge through Cohuna
A FIERCE storm roared through Cohuna late on Sunday afternoon, leaving a swathe of damage in its path.Large eucalyptus trees were torn out by their…
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Future in hands of Ministers
DECISIONS made this week could make or break some of Australia’s rural communities.Despite the enormity of these decisions, communities at risk are concerned that Government…
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Doing nothing is not an option
OFFICIAL figures that show that the rate of reported family violence within the Shire of Gannawarra is well above the State average is “an appalling…












